Low Sodium Refreshing Chickpea Salad
Brighten your plate with this Low Sodium Refreshing Chickpea Salad, a flavorful and heart-healthy dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with no-salt-added canned chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and vibrant red pepper, this salad bursts with fresh, colorful ingredients. A zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and a hint of cumin ties everything together beautifully, adding a gentle kick without unnecessary sodium. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is an ideal choice for a light meal or a side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley and served chilled, this low-sodium chickpea salad is as nourishing as it is refreshing—perfect for those looking to enjoy wholesome flavors while keeping their health goals on track!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, no salt added
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water in a colander to remove any residual canning liquids.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, and cumin powder to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. For best results, refrigerate for around 30 minutes before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1331 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.5 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 118 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.9 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.4 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3481 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.
