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chickpea salad

Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and protein-packed chickpea salad with crunchy veggies, lemon dressing, and fresh herbs—perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad, Side
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 2 cups chickpeas cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

For extra protein, you can add grilled chicken or feta cheese. This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chickpeas, healthy, Quick
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