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Fresh Chickpea Salad

A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1 juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the chickpeas under cold water in a colander to remove the starchy liquid.
  2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad mixture and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat.
Final Touches
  1. Taste your salad and adjust the seasoning or add more lemon juice if desired.
  2. Let the salad rest for about 10 minutes to meld flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can last for up to 3 days in the fridge. Add fresh herbs and lemon juice before serving again for revitalization.