Chickpea Salad
This Chickpea Salad is packed with protein, full of flavor, and can be enjoyed in so many different ways.
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed, 15 oz each
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped, fresh
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 582IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.