Easy Chickpea Salad

Bright, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, this Easy Chickpea Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for a quick, nutritious meal or side dish. Packed with vibrant ingredients like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Protein-rich canned chickpeas form the heart of this salad, making it both filling and vegetarian-friendly. A touch of ground cumin adds a subtle, earthy depth, while fresh parsley elevates the flavors with its herbaceous notes. Ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or potlucks, this versatile salad is best served chilled for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for fans of quick salads, healthy recipes, and Mediterranean cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside to let them dry slightly.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, finely dice the red onion, and chop the parsley. Add all the prepared vegetables and parsley to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the drained chickpeas to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over the top.

Step 5

Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld. This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1249.5 grams (1249.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1252

Total Fat 53.50g	69%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1967mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate 159.50g	58%
Dietary Fiber 42.30g	151%
Total Sugars 41.10g
Protein 47.10g	94%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 476mg	37%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 3066mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.8%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 48.8%