Herb and Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Herb and Chickpea Salad is the ultimate quick and easy side dish or light meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and an abundance of fresh herbs—parsley, cilantro, and mint—this salad delivers a vibrant, herbaceous punch in every bite. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a finely diced red onion add refreshing crunch, while a zesty dressing of lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, and earthy cumin ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect served chilled or at room temperature, this no-cook recipe is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or simple weeknight dinners. Enjoy this gluten-free, vegan salad as a wholesome lunch or pair it with your favorite grilled dishes for a Mediterranean-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh mint
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and set them aside.
Finely chop the parsley, cilantro, and mint leaves, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add it to the bowl with the herbs.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and add them to the bowl.
To prepare the dressing, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk well until emulsified.
Add the drained chickpeas to the mixing bowl with the herbs and vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.6 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 616 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
