Simple Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your table with this Simple Chickpea Salad, a quick and refreshing dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich canned chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of zesty red onion, this colorful salad is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, while a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or meal prep option, this no-cook recipe is both easy and satisfying. Serve it chilled or freshly tossed, and let the vibrant ingredients shine in every bite. Healthy, flavorful, and incredibly simple to make—this chickpea salad will become your go-to for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion into small, manageable pieces and add to the salad.
Chop the parsley leaves finely and sprinkle them over the mixture.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 558 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 413 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.
