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Colorful easy chickpea salad with veggies in a bowl.

Easy Chickpea Salad

A quick, refreshing, and customizable salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Rinse well to remove salty brine.
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped Feel free to substitute with basil or cilantro.
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything to combine well.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.

Notes

You can serve this salad on its own as a light lunch or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish. Garnish with extra parsley or feta cheese. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.