Description
This vibrant chickpea salad bursts with fresh flavors and textures, making it the ideal dish for summer picnics. Enjoy the crunch of crisp veggies and protein-packed chickpeas in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice the cherry tomatoes in half, chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, and finely chop the red onion.
- Mix It All Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas with halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Dress the Salad: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg