Fresh Chickpea Salad Recipe For A Healthy Meal
A vibrant and nutritious salad combining chickpeas and fresh vegetables, perfect for healthy meals.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas 15 oz, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium Cucumber Diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped
- 1 each Bell Pepper Diced, any color
Fresh Herbs
- 1 handful Fresh Parsley Chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 each Lemon Juice Juice of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then add them to the bowl with the chickpeas.
- Finely chop the red onion and add it to the mixture. Soak in cold water if desired to mellow the flavor.
- Dice the bell pepper and add it to the bowl.
- Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss again.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Give the salad a final toss before serving.
Notes
This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like feta cheese, avocado, or cooked quinoa for extra flavor and nutrition.