Turkish Chickpea Salad Nohut Salatasi
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatası) is a nutritious and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. This wholesome recipe brings together protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, all tossed with aromatic parsley and a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sumac and cumin for authentic Turkish flair. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad makes a quick and easy side dish, appetizer, or light main course. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature to let the bold, tangy flavors shine. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch or a colorful addition to your dinner spread, this chickpea salad is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed if canned)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 30 grams parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sumac
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sumac, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled. Enjoy as a side dish, appetizer, or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2292 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.7 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2668 mg | 57% | |
*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.
