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Chickpea Salad

Delicious Chickpea Salad: Easy, Healthy, and Flavor-Packed

This Chickpea Salad is easy, healthy, and flavorful, perfect for a quick meal or picnic.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Use canned or cooked from dry.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with diced regular tomatoes if needed.
  • 1 large Cucumber Swap for bell peppers or zucchini for a twist.
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced or substitute with scallions.
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley Use cilantro or dill for varied taste.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used for a zesty kick.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado or sunflower oil are good alternatives.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chickpea Salad
  1. Rinse the chickpeas under cold running water for about 30 seconds and pat them dry.
  2. Chop the cucumber into small, bite-sized dice, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the red onion thinly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
  4. Drizzle with the lemon juice and olive oil, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss all ingredients gently to coat with the dressing.
  6. Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled or at room temperature, paired with grilled meats or as a light main dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Add a splash of lemon juice before serving if it starts looking dry.

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