Description
Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-packed chickpeas with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty marinade, making it perfect for casual gatherings, picnics, or as a healthy addition to your meal prep. With its bright colors and delicious taste, this dish caters to both vegan and vegetarian diets, ensuring everyone can enjoy it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 12 oz chopped tomatoes
- 5–6 oz seedless English cucumber (approx. half a large cucumber)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 TBSP red apple vinegar or white apple vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Italian seasoning blend
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegars, lemon juice, garlic (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley to the marinade. Stir gently to coat.
- Marinate at room temperature for 30–60 minutes or refrigerate for enhanced flavor.
- Before serving, top with optional feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg