Chickpea and Chilli Salad
Light, zesty, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Chickpea and Chilli Salad is the perfect healthy addition to your meal rotation. Combining protein-rich chickpeas with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the subtle heat of fresh red chilli, this colorful salad strikes the ideal balance between nourishment and bold taste. Tossed in a simple yet aromatic dressing of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and ground cumin, it’s a dish that comes together in just 20 minutes with no cooking required. Finished with fresh parsley for a burst of herbal freshness, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a standalone meal, a refreshing side dish, or even a party-ready appetizer. Vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, it’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll turn to time and time again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas
- 1 piece red chilli
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 1 piece lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set them aside to dry while you prepare the other ingredients.
Finely dice the red chilli, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin strips.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley leaves, discarding the thick stems.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lemon, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chilli, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately or let it rest for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.5 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1864 mg | 40% | |
*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.
