Chickpea Salad Recipe
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Chickpea Salad Recipe
Description
The Chickpea Salad Recipe brings together diced cucumber and tomatoes with red onion and ready-to-use canned chickpeas. Tossed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil, the salad offers a balance of acidity, freshness, and a mild peppery bite from the seasonings. Parsley adds a clean herbaceous note that complements the other ingredients.
This salad has a crunchy texture contrasted with the softness of chickpeas. It can easily be served as a side salad alongside grilled meats or as a vegetarian lunch option. The simple mixing method makes it quick to prepare without any cooking.
Portion sizes are for a side dish but the recipe may be doubled or tripled for larger groups or as a main meal. Variations in ingredients or portions can adjust flavor and texture to personal preferences or seasonal availability.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups cucumber partially peeled, diced
- 1 cup tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced )
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 tablespoon parsley minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 15 ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients together and toss well.
Notes
- Double the recipe to serve as a main dish for lunch or triple to feed a larger crowd.
- Use fresh lemon juice and rinse chickpeas well for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving, especially salt and pepper levels.
- Customize the salad with additional herbs or vegetables as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1generous cup as a side dish | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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