Description
A colorful and nutritious salad combining chickpeas with fresh vegetables, dressed in lemon and olive oil for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes even better on the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegan, Mediterranean, protein-rich