Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, vibrant vegetables, and a light lemon-olive oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Combine with Love: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is coated.
- Serve Smartly: Serve immediately for a fresh bite or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Make ahead for easy meal prep, and consider adding feta or avocado for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg