Description
This Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Made with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing, it’s easy to customize and ready in just 15 minutes. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this salad is both nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (or lime juice)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them thoroughly to remove excess sodium. If using dried chickpeas, cook them according to package instructions until tender. - Step 2: Chop the Vegetables
Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the fresh parsley and cilantro. - Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. - Step 4: Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. - Step 5: Add Optional Ingredients
If using, add diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese. Toss lightly to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using canned chickpeas)
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Americans
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g (healthy fats from olive oil and avocado)
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
Keywords: Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe