Simple Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
4.8
Simple Chickpea Salad
Description
Simple Chickpea Salad features canned chickpeas washed and drained, combined with fresh parsley, cucumbers, bell peppers, and sweet grape tomatoes cut into quarters or halves. A dressing made from fresh lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper is whisked together and poured over the salad components. Gentle tossing ensures even coating while maintaining the integrity of the chopped vegetables and chickpeas.
The salad provides a refreshing, light texture contrasted by the nutty chickpeas and crisp vegetables. The lemon and garlic dressing adds citrus brightness with a slight smoky undertone from cumin, balancing the flavors. It's served either immediately or chilled, making it versatile for quick meals or sides.
Ideal for lunch, picnic sides, or a light vegetarian main course, this salad holds up well for 3-4 days refrigerated, allowing for batch preparation and leftovers. Its simple ingredients and straightforward dressing distinguish it as a versatile, wholesome salad option.
Ingredients
Salad
- 15.5 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed, 2 cans
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups grape tomato diced, or cherry tomato
Dressing
- 1 lemon zested and juiced or 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- Chop the parsley, cucumber and bell pepper into bite size pieces. Slice the tomatoes into quarters or halves. Mix the chickpeas, parsley, cucumber, bell pepper and tomatoes together in a big bowl.
- Zest and juice the lemon and mince the garlic. In a small bowl whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, maintaining freshness and texture.
- It serves about 8 as a side dish or 4 as a main dish, suitable for meal planning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 157mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 397mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1454IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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