Description
Chickpea Cucumber Salad (The Ultimate Refreshing Recipe) is a vibrant and nutritious dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. This refreshing salad boasts a delightful combination of protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a quick snack on warm days, it’s not only healthy but also visually appealing. The flavors meld beautifully when chilled, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg