Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite. This refreshing salad features tender chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer picnics, quick weeknight dinners, or as a side dish at gatherings, it’s both satisfying and healthy. With no cooking required, this easy recipe can be customized to your taste by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs. Enjoy this colorful salad as a light meal or serve it alongside grilled meats for a delightful Mediterranean experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the parsley.
- Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley; toss gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad; toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg