Lemon Chickpea Salad
Lemon Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the hearty texture of chickpeas with vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or meal prep, this salad is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With its bright flavors and wholesome ingredients, it can be enjoyed on its own or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (15-ounce each) (rinsed and drained)
- 1 English cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg