Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with vibrant flavors. Featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas, this salad is a delightful addition to any meal. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, it combines fresh ingredients with zesty lemon juice and olive oil for a taste explosion that transports you straight to the Mediterranean coast. Easy to prepare and customizable, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas until clean.
- Chop vegetables: Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg