Description
A fresh and flavor-packed chickpea salad that’s rich in protein, perfect for vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (400 g / 15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ tsp smoked paprika or cumin for extra flavor
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle in optional smoked paprika or cumin if desired for an added depth of flavor.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting chickpeas or adjusting the dressing to your taste. Fresh herbs can elevate the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg