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Chickpea Salad

Chickpea Salad
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A fresh, flavorful, and super easy Chickpea Salad packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or tasty side, this salad combines crunchy veggies, herbs, and a tangy dressing for a nutritious and delicious meal that can be ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Drain and rinse canned chickpeas well to remove excess sodium or liquid. Chop cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, finely dice red onion, and roughly chop fresh herbs to ensure everything is ready to mix.
  2. Combine in a Large Bowl: Place the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs in a spacious bowl so you can toss everything evenly without spilling.
  3. Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salad, then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. If you’re adding feta cheese, crumble it on top now.
  4. Toss Gently: Using salad tongs or clean hands, gently toss everything until the dressing coats all ingredients evenly, taking care not to mash the chickpeas.
  5. Chill and Serve: For best flavor, let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.

Notes

  • Use fresh parsley or cilantro for brightness that dried herbs can’t match.
  • Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce canned taste and excess salt.
  • Adjust lemon juice or vinegar to your preferred level of tanginess.
  • Add toasted almonds, pumpkin seeds, or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Make ahead: flavors deepen if salad sits for a few hours.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing not recommended as it alters texture.
  • Serve cold or let sit at room temperature 10-15 minutes before eating if preferred.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, easy salad recipe, healthy lunch, vegetarian salad, gluten free salad, Mediterranean salad

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