Description
Looking for the best chickpea salad? This quick and easy recipe is full of healthy ingredients and simple to prepare. Great for lunches, potlucks, or light dinners! Crunchy, colorful, and loaded with flavor—this is one of the best salad ideas out there. A fresh and healthy meal in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas well and let them dry.
- Slice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Chop the parsley finely.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, vegetables, and parsley.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything gently until well coated and serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Soak red onion in water to reduce sharpness.
- Add feta or avocado for more richness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean