Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a go-to recipe for quick weeknight meals. Packed with protein from chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, it's perfect for meal prep or a healthy side dish for special occasions.
Ready in 15 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · mediterranean cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 cancanned chickpeas
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes
- 1 mediumcucumber
- 1/4 mediumred onion
- 1/4 cupparsley
- 3 tablespoonslemon juice
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
- 01
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and add them to a large mixing bowl.
- 02
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Add all the vegetables to the bowl.
- 03
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 04
Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss everything together until well combined.
- 05
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.