Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding feta cheese or grilled chicken.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just keep it refrigerated.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lemon Herb Chickpea Salad, Chickpea Salad, Vegan Salad, Mediterranean Salad