Description
This refreshing Chickpea Salad is a healthy and easy-to-make dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and protein-rich chickpeas tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or a flavorful side dish for summer grilling.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups diced cucumbers (partially peeled)
- 1 cup tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 15 ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumbers (partially peeled), seed and dice the tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion to create fresh and vibrant salad ingredients.
- Rinse chickpeas: Open the can of chickpeas, rinse them thoroughly under cold water, and drain to reduce sodium and remove canning liquid.
- Mix dressing: In a large bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced fresh parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well blended.
- Combine all ingredients: Add the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together thoroughly so the flavors meld evenly.
- Serve: Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to develop, then serve as a healthy side dish or light lunch.
Notes
- This healthy, summer Chickpea Salad with cucumbers and tomatoes is great for lunch or as a side dish with anything you’re grilling!
- Partially peeling the cucumbers helps retain some texture and nutrients while reducing bitterness.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on dietary preferences.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some feta cheese or olives if you are not vegan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup as a side dish
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 464 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
