Goya Chickpea Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Goya Chickpea Salad, a quick and refreshing recipe perfect for any season. Featuring protein-packed Goya chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of cumin and garlic powder, every bite is bursting with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this no-fuss, gluten-free salad is ideal as a healthy side dish, a light lunch, or a meal prep option for busy days. Serve chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and freshness. Perfect for those seeking wholesome, plant-based meal ideas!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Goya chickpeas (canned)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the Goya chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and set aside.

Step 2

Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red bell pepper and red onion into small pieces.

Step 3

Mince the fresh parsley into fine pieces using a sharp knife.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning (adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired).

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1044.5 grams (1044.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	892

Total Fat 50.00g	64%
Saturated Fat 6.90g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2127mg	92%
Total Carbohydrate 95.60g	35%
Dietary Fiber 23.50g	84%
Total Sugars 18.00g
Protein 25.10g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 239mg	18%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1665mg	35%

*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: 48.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 41.0%