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Chickpea Salad: 5 Refreshing Secrets for a Light Lunch


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing and nutritious chickpea salad, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese, if using.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 300
  • Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 6
  • Protein: 7

Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, vegan salad, healthy salad recipe, easy chickpea recipe