Easy Chickpea Salad
Easy Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy, and refreshing no-cook recipe made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. This protein-packed salad is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or a simple side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad rest in the fridge before serving.Soak chopped red onion in cold water for a milder taste.Add feta cheese, avocado, or olives for variation.This salad keeps well for meal prep and tastes even better the next day.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/easy-chickpea-salad/
