Easy Chickpea Salad
Bright, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Easy Chickpea Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for a quick, nutritious meal or side dish. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Protein-rich canned chickpeas form the heart of this salad, making it both filling and vegetarian-friendly. A touch of ground cumin adds a subtle, earthy depth, while fresh parsley elevates the flavors with its herbaceous notes. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or potlucks, this versatile salad is best served chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for fans of quick salads, healthy recipes, and Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 medium garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside to let them dry slightly.
Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Add all the prepared vegetables and parsley to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the drained chickpeas to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.
Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1967 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.1 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 3066 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.
