Description
Bean Salad with Chickpeas is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light lunch, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and hearty chickpeas all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also versatile enough to cater to various tastes. Enjoy this delightful salad as a nutritious side dish or a satisfying standalone meal that?s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and rinsed chickpeas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and fresh lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg