Description
This Easy Chickpea Salad bursts with vibrant flavors and textures, making it the perfect quick meal or side dish. Featuring tender chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this nutritious salad is not only delicious but also highly customizable. Enjoy it as a refreshing lunch or at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are washed and prepped.
- Dice the cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water until clear.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced veggies, and parsley. Mix gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. Season with salt and pepper before tossing gently once more.
- Serve immediately or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg