Moroccan Chickpea Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with bold spices, this Moroccan Chickpea Salad is the perfect fusion of vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients. Featuring tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet raisins (optional), and a fragrant mix of fresh parsley and mint, every bite delivers a refreshing taste of North African cuisine. The salad is brought to life with a tangy lemon-cumin dressing infused with a hint of cinnamon and a touch of honey or maple syrup for balanced sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, gluten-free, and vegetarian dish is ideal as a light lunch, flavorful side, or make-ahead meal. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy wholesome, exotic flavors that only get better after resting! Perfect for meal preps, potlucks, or quick weekday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 15 grams fresh mint, chopped
- 50 grams raisins (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, parsley, mint, and raisins (if using).
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1923 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 451 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 3159 mg | 67% | |
*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.
