Vegan Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with plant-based nutrition, this Vegan Chickpea Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weekdays or lively potlucks. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this vibrant medley is brought to life with a zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option loaded with fiber and antioxidants. Serve as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or a meal prep staple that gets more flavorful with time in the fridge. Whether you’re vegan or not, this salad is an irresistible blend of simplicity and bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 20 grams Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Set aside to let them dry slightly.
Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the parsley finely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this versatile salad as a stand-alone dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.1 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2601 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 220 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 1847 mg | 39% | |
*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.
