Description
This vibrant chickpea salad is packed with fresh vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and zesty lemon juice. It’s a perfect quick meal or side dish that’s healthy, vegan, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
-
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-
1 cucumber, diced
-
1 red bell pepper, diced
-
1 small red onion, diced
-
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
-
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
-
1 lemon, juiced
-
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
-
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and parsley.
-
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad.
-
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
-
Toss everything together until well mixed.
-
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
-
Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for even better flavor.
-
Customize with optional add-ins like feta, olives, or quinoa.
-
Adjust lemon, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired