Quick Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Quick Chickpea Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe for busy days! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and aromatic parsley, this vibrant salad is tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing with a hint of earthy cumin for an irresistible Mediterranean touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and made entirely with wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a meal prep staple! Whether you’re looking for a healthy vegan option or a base to pair with grilled chicken, this versatile salad offers a satisfying bite every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 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.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.
Finely chop the red onion and parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Enjoy as a side dish, light lunch, or add protein like grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1910 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1499 mg | 32% | |
*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.
