Quick Chickpea Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Quick Chickpea Salad is the ultimate no-cook recipe for busy days! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and aromatic parsley, this vibrant salad is tossed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing with a hint of earthy cumin for an irresistible Mediterranean touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and made entirely with wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or even a meal prep staple! Whether you’re looking for a healthy vegan option or a base to pair with grilled chicken, this versatile salad offers a satisfying bite every time.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz (1 can) canned chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup (chopped) parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and parsley.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 8

Enjoy as a side dish, light lunch, or add protein like grilled chicken for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	825.7 grams (825.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	590

Total Fat 32.90g	42%
Saturated Fat 5.10g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1910mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 62.70g	23%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 20.10g
Protein 15.10g	30%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 182mg	14%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 1499mg	32%

*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: 48.8%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 41.3%