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Chickpea Salad is bursting with so many fresh ingredients and an easy citrus dressing. Try this for a quick protein packed lunch or dinner. It is amazing.
You know I like simple and easy. This salad recipe does not disappoint. Whip this together in minutes for the best salad recipe.
The salad is a great mix of protein and veggies. I love to make a big bowl of this and put in individual containers to enjoy all week. Another chickpea recipe that I love to make is Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This salad is delicious! Plus, it is super easy. If you can toss a few ingredients into a bowl, you can make this simple chick pea salad.
The flavor is really fabulous. The dressing is simple and allows the veggies to be the star of the recipe. The combination of tomatoes, cucumbers and more come together for a vibrant salad your family will love.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas, Rinse and drained before mixing with the other ingredients
- Flat-Leaf Parsley – Chop into small bite pieces
- English Cucumber – Quartered and sliced into bite size pieces
- Grape Tomatoes, You can also use cherry tomatoes
- Bell Pepper – Use red bell pepper or green bell peppers
- Olive Oil – We like use extra-virgin olive oil
- Minced Garlic Cloves – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice – If you are out check out Best Substitute for Lemon Juice
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Chickpea Salad Additions
This chickpea salad is even better with these delicious additions.
- Feta Cheese
- Kalamata Olives
- Red Onions
- Creamy Avocado
- Mint
- Choppy Celery
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Fresh Herbs
How to Make Chickpea Salad
Step 1 – Add to a large bowl the chickpeas, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
Step 2 – In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 – Add the two mixtures together and toss to coat.
Step 4 – Chill for an hour before serving.
Expert Tips
- Chop Vegetables – When preparing your vegetables, wash and chop into about the same size pieces. This helps when serving and to mix everything together.
- Chill Salad Ingredients – We recommend chilling salad for at least an hour for the best flavors.
Serving Suggestions
Chickpea Salad can be served as a main dish recipe or as a side dish recipe. It is packed with fresh vegetables that can easily be changed. We often take this chickpea salad to potlucks or make it for a cookout.
Serve with Greek Chicken Kabobs, Steak Kabobs Recipe or Vegetable Kabobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, chickpea salad is delicious prepared ahead of time. Combine the ingredients with the dressing in a large mixing bowl. Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Allow the chickpea salad ingredients to marinade gives it so much flavor.
Store leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge. This salad makes a great recipe to meal prep with.
Chickpea is part of the legume family and are packed with nutrients. They are also high in protein in fiber. So this is a great option if you are following a vegan diet.
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Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup flat-leaf parsley. chopped
- 1 cup English cucumber quartered and sliced
- 2 cups grape tomatoes quartered
- 2/3 cup bell pepper diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add to a large bowl the chickpeas, parsley, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add the two mixtures together and toss to coat.
- Chill for an hour before serving.
