Description
This Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, this salad is packed with protein and fiber.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad:
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint if using.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Notes
- Add crumbled feta cheese or diced avocado for extra creaminess.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
