Herbed Chickpea Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant Herbed Chickpea Salad, a flavor-packed recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and aromatic red onion, this salad is elevated by a refreshing mix of parsley and fresh mint. Tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of ground cumin, every bite bursts with Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and easy salad is perfect for meal prep, a healthy side dish, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and watch it become a go-to in your recipe repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and gently toss to mix the ingredients.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1148.2 grams (1148.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1281

Total Fat 55.70g	71%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2018mg	88%
Total Carbohydrate 159.60g	58%
Dietary Fiber 46.60g	166%
Total Sugars 36.00g
Protein 51.30g	103%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 709mg	55%
Iron 33mg	182%
Potassium 3460mg	74%

*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: 37.3%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 47.5%