Herbed Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant Herbed Chickpea Salad, a flavor-packed recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic red onion, this salad is elevated by a refreshing mix of parsley and fresh mint. Tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of ground cumin, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and easy salad is perfect for meal prep, a healthy side dish, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it become a go-to in your recipe repertoire!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and gently toss to mix the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.7 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2018 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.6 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 32.7 mg | 182% | |
| Potassium | 3460 mg | 74% | |
*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.
