Chickpea Salad with Fresh Veggies and Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
This refreshing Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish combining juicy grape tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy avocado with protein-rich chickpeas. Tossed in a tangy lemon, olive oil, and red wine vinegar dressing flavored with cumin and fresh herbs, this salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
Avocado and Dressing
- 1 avocado (optional)
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a medium bowl, combine the halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, chickpeas, diced green bell pepper, chopped parsley, and finely diced red onion to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing and Toss: Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Add Avocado or Extra Lemon Juice: If using avocado, cut it into cubes and place in a small bowl. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the avocado and gently stir to prevent browning. If not using avocado, simply squeeze 1 to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice over the assembled salad and toss again.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together and serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- The avocado is optional but adds creaminess and healthy fats to the salad.
- Refrigerating the salad enhances the flavor by allowing the ingredients to marinate in the dressing.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days; add avocado just before serving to avoid browning.
- To make it gluten-free and vegan, just ensure chickpeas are plain with no additives.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste depending on your preferences.
Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, vegan salad, healthy salad, easy no-cook salad, avocado chickpea salad
