Description
A vibrant, zesty chickpea salad bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for picnics and gatherings that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Rinse and Drain: Rinse the chickpeas under cold water in a colander until the brine is removed. Drain well and pat dry with a paper towel.
- 2. Chop Your Veggies: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the red onion.
- 3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley until well combined.
- 4. Dress It Up: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 5. Chill Out: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld together.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes at your picnic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg