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Refreshing Chickpea Salad for Perfect Picnics


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  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Description

Bright and zesty, this Refreshing Chickpea Salad is the ultimate picnic companion, bursting with fresh flavors and nutritious ingredients to delight your taste buds!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop the cucumber, red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Combine in a Bowl: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  3. Whisk Up the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mix and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Chill Before Serving: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
  6. Serve: Transfer to plates or serve directly from the bowl for everyone to enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg