Broccoli Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad
Brighten up your mealtime routine with this vibrant Broccoli Chickpea and Cherry Tomato Salad, a quick and wholesome dish bursting with fresh flavors. Perfectly blanched broccoli florets combine with protein-packed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, all brought together by a zesty lemon and garlic vinaigrette. A touch of fresh parsley adds a refreshing herbal note, making this salad a delightful balance of textures and colors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required beyond a quick blanch, it’s an ideal side dish or light meal for busy days. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and enjoy a nutritious, flavor-packed dish that’s vegan, gluten-free, and absolutely satisfying.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Broccoli
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 15 grams Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the broccoli, then cut it into small florets.
Step 2
Blanch the broccoli by boiling it in a pot of salted water for 1 minute. Quickly transfer the florets to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside.
Step 3
Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixing bowl with the chickpeas.
Step 5
Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin strips, then add it to the bowl.
Step 6
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 9
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1156.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1102.8 |
| Total Fat 53.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2468.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 129.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.1g | |
| Protein 38.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 425.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3036.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories