Description
A vibrant and refreshing chickpea salad packed with protein, crunch, and bold flavor—perfect for a quick, healthy lunch that actually satisfies.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: feta cheese or avocado cubes
Instructions
1. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes in a mixing bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and cumin.
3. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss well to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Chill for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Try adding crumbled feta or diced avocado for extra creaminess.
Pairs well with whole-grain pita or as a topping on a bed of greens.
Make it ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy lunch, chickpea salad, quick salad, vegetarian, meal prep