Chickpea Salad W Parsley Lemon and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Bright, zesty, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chickpea Salad with Parsley, Lemon, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is the ultimate quick and healthy recipe! Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, vibrant fresh parsley, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, this no-cook dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. A simple dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, and a hint of cumin ties the ingredients together, creating a refreshing balance of citrusy, earthy, and savory notes. Serve it chilled or at room temperature as a light main course, a satisfying side dish, or even spooned into wraps or atop mixed greens for a wholesome twist. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this vibrant salad is sure to become a staple in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 0.5 medium red onion (finely diced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped fresh parsley, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and finely diced red onion to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, juice and zest of one lemon, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss everything together until fully combined.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a light main dish or alongside your favorite entrée.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4162 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.3 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.7 g | 217% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.0 g | ||
| Protein | 74.4 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 979 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 39.5 mg | 219% | |
| Potassium | 10942 mg | 233% | |
*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.
