Super Easy Chickpea Salad
Light, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Super Easy Chickpea Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, sweet grape tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley, this no-cook salad comes together in just 10 minutes. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, ties everything together for a refreshing, tangy finish. Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for an optional creamy touch that elevates every bite. Whether served as a main dish, side, or meal prep option, this vibrant chickpea salad is as versatile as it is delicious! Perfect for vegetarians, it's naturally gluten-free and a surefire crowd-pleaser at any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 200 grams grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 30 grams parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 50 grams feta cheese (optional), crumbled
Instructions
1. Prepare all the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
2. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.
3. Add the cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the chickpeas.
4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well combined and coated in the dressing.
6. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for added creaminess and flavor.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for the flavors to develop further.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 585 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 562 mg | 12% | |
*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.
