Description
This refreshing Chickpea Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy lemon juice with hearty chickpeas for a nutritious and easy-to-make side or light lunch. Perfect for warm weather or as a healthy accompaniment to grilled dishes, this salad is both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups diced cucumbers (partially peeled)
- 1 cup tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 15 ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumbers (partially peeled), seed and dice the tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion. These fresh ingredients provide the crisp and vibrant base for the salad.
- Rinse the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess sodium and any canning liquids, then drain completely.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas.
- Add dressing: Pour in the fresh lemon juice, minced parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing and evenly mixed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a short time to allow flavors to meld. Enjoy as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish with grilled foods.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to add herbs such as mint or cilantro for a different flavor profile.
- Can be easily adapted to be vegan by omitting any non-vegan additions, although this recipe is already vegan.
- Great for meal prep lunches or as a side to any grilled meat or vegetables.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup as a side dish
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 464 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
