Description
Refresh your meal with our Chickpea Salad with Cucumbers and Tomatoes! This vibrant dish is perfect for summer, combining the crispness of fresh cucumbers and juicy tomatoes with protein-packed chickpeas. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious salad that serves as a satisfying standalone lunch or a colorful side to accompany grilled meats. Each bite bursts with flavor, while the light dressing of lemon juice and olive oil adds a zesty kick. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or quick meals at home, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Customize it with your favorite herbs or additional veggies for an extra twist. Try this easy chickpea recipe today and enjoy a wholesome dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups cucumbers (diced)
- 1 cup tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice and olive oil. Add minced parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg