Description
Indulge in the vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, a delightful meal that captures the essence of sunny shores with every bite. This refreshing salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Not only is this healthy dish easy to prepare, but it also presents beautifully, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches at home. Packed with essential nutrients and bursting with color, the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad promises a satisfying culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg