Cucumber Chick Pea Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Cucumber Chickpea Salad is the perfect no-cook dish for busy weeknights or light lunches. Featuring crisp cucumbers, protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing, this vibrant salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous flavor, while red onion provides just the right amount of crunch and bite. Ready in just 15 minutes and entirely plant-based, this easy salad delivers satisfying textures and flavors in every bite. Serve it as a standalone meal, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing addition to your summer spread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 can (15 ounces) Canned chickpeas
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and peel the cucumbers if desired. Slice them into half-moons and place in a large mixing bowl.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely dice the red onion. Add both to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and mix it into the salad ingredients.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
877 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.3 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2449 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.7 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 264 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1908 mg | 41% | |
*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.
