Sweet Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly satisfying, this Sweet Chickpea Salad is the perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Featuring hearty chickpeas, crisp red apple, juicy seedless grapes, and crunchy cucumber, this colorful dish is packed with vibrant textures and flavors. A zesty honey-lime dressing ties it all together, while slivered almonds and fragrant parsley add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet elegant salad is ideal as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a picnic-ready favorite. Healthy, delicious, and beautifully versatile, this recipe makes eating well feel indulgent! Keywords: sweet chickpea salad, healthy salad, quick salad recipe, no-cook recipes, chickpea recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 large red apple, diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 quarter cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced apple, halved grapes, diced cucumber, chopped parsley, and slivered almonds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately for a fresher taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.4 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*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.
