Parsleyed Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and loaded with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Parsleyed Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy side. Tossed with a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and ground cumin, this salad features hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and pungent red onion, all elevated by a generous handful of fragrant flat-leaf parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, this flavorful and nutrient-packed salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free, making it an ideal option for any table. Serve it as a refreshing standalone meal, a robust accompaniment to grilled proteins, or tucked into pita for an irresistible, portable lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water, then set them aside to dry slightly.
Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion finely and add it to the bowl with the parsley.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber into small cubes, then add them to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the chickpeas to the large mixing bowl with the vegetables and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 573 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*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.
