Quick Chickpeas Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with wholesome ingredients, this Quick Chickpeas Salad is your go-to recipe for a nutritious side dish or light meal. Packed with protein-rich canned chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant parsley, this salad is elevated with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing that comes together in just minutes. Ready in only 10 minutes with no cooking involved, it's perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or summer gatherings. Add a sprinkling of optional crumbled feta for a creamy, tangy kick, and enjoy this vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Serve chilled or at room temperature for ultimate versatility! Keywords: quick chickpeas salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy chickpea recipes, no-cook salad, easy protein-packed meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup (chopped) parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside to let them dry slightly.
Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Finely chop the red onion and parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
If using feta cheese, gently fold it into the salad at this stage.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.0 g | 115% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3795 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.6 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1665 mg | 35% | |
*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.
