Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad
Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and easy side dish made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, lemon juice, and herbs. This Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad is perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or serving alongside grilled dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 side servings or 2 main servings
- Category: Side Dish / Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let the salad rest for 10 to 15 minutes so the flavors can blend.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours ahead for even better flavor.Add crumbled feta for a salty, creamy twist.
For extra texture, add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds.To make it more filling, stir in cooked quinoa or bulgur.If raw onion tastes too sharp, soak it in cold water for a few minutes before adding.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/middle-eastern-chickpea-salad/
