Chickpea Salad
A vibrant, protein-packed Mediterranean Chickpea Salad featuring fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep and healthy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Let the salad rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add feta cheese if not following a strictly vegan diet.
- This salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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