Very Tasty Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant and refreshing Very Tasty Chickpea Salad, an easy 15-minute recipe packed with wholesome goodness and zesty Mediterranean flavors. Tender chickpeas are combined with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors. A tangy homemade vinaigrette of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and garlic elevates every bite, making this salad both light and satisfying. Perfect as a quick, healthy lunch, a side dish for grilled meats, or even a meal on its own, this chickpea salad is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with nutrients. Whether you're meal prepping or serving guests, this versatile salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 0.25 cup mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a colander and set them aside to remove excess water.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint leaves and toss them into the mixing bowl for added freshness.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic (1 clove, finely chopped or grated), salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.4 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 481 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.
