Description
A healthy, protein-rich chickpea salad loaded with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Drain and rinse chickpeas under cool water, pat dry gently.
Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add diced avocado or drizzle tahini on top.
Refrigerates well in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, protein lunch, meal prep salad