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Refreshing Chickpea Salad Recipe for Perfect Picnics


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  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

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. 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. 2. Chop Your Veggies: Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the red onion.
  3. 3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley until well combined.
  4. 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. 5. Chill Out: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld together.
  6. 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