Broccoli Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad
Brighten up your mealtime routine with this vibrant Broccoli Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad, a quick and wholesome dish bursting with fresh flavors. Perfectly blanched broccoli florets combine with protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all brought together by a zesty lemon and garlic vinaigrette. A touch of fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal note, making this salad a delightful balance of textures and colors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required beyond a quick blanch, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal for busy days. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and enjoy a nutritious, flavor-packed dish that’s vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Broccoli
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the broccoli, then cut it into small florets.
Blanch the broccoli by boiling it in a pot of salted water for 1 minute. Quickly transfer the florets to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside.
Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixing bowl with the chickpeas.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin strips, then add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1103 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.2 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2469 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.1 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3036 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
