Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large English cucumber, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel to ensure the dressing sticks better to this chick peas salad recipe.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint.
Step 3: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat every ingredient in this chick peas salad recipe evenly.
Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. You can also add feta cheese or avocado for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dishes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chick peas salad recipe, healthy salad, mediterranean diet, high protein vegan, meal prep salad
