Description
Enjoy a burst of summer flavors with this Refreshing Chickpea Salad, perfect for picnics and backyard barbecues. This vibrant dish combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to be the star at your next outdoor gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the red onion, and finely chopping the parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg