Description
A vibrant and refreshing chickpea salad inspired by traditional Mediterranean flavors. Made with simple, healthy ingredients, it’s perfect for meal prep, parties, or a quick lunch.
Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and olives.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with parsley and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve immediately or chill before serving for deeper flavor.
Notes
For best results, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.
To make it a full meal, add cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, or avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mediterranean chickpea salad, healthy chickpea salad, no-cook summer recipes