Chick Pea Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this Chickpea Salad is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or a vibrant side. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty red onion, this salad comes alive with a tangy lemon-garlic dressing enhanced by the earthy warmth of optional cumin. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and creamy feta cheese (optional) elevates its texture and flavor, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy chickpea salad is a go-to for healthy eating or meal prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and pair it with grilled proteins, crusty bread, or enjoy it on its own for a light yet hearty meal. Perfect for vegetarians and customizable for any palate!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 tsp ground cumin (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese (if using).

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin (if using) to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 5

Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to develop flavors, or serve immediately if preferred.

Step 6

Garnish with extra parsley or feta cheese before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1133.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1543.2

Total Fat 82.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3307.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 62.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1022.5mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2726.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.6%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 37.6%