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Chickpea Salad Recipe

Chickpea Salad Recipe
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A fresh and flavorful Chickpea Salad featuring cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, and parsley, tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing with Italian seasoning and extra virgin olive oil. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, offering a healthy, protein-packed option that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well
  • 2 cups chopped English cucumber (about 2/3 of 1 medium)
  • 1 1/4 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (about 2)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped English cucumber, Roma tomatoes, red onion, and fresh parsley. Stir gently to mix all the salad ingredients evenly.
  2. Make the dressing: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, pour in the extra virgin olive oil. Add fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Whisk the dressing thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Toss salad with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  4. Serve and store: The salad is best eaten within a few hours for optimal texture and flavor but can be refrigerated and enjoyed within a couple of days. Give it a gentle toss before serving if stored.

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh within a few hours to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.
  • You can add crumbled feta cheese or olives for a Mediterranean twist.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad, easy lunch recipe

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