Chickpea Salad with Ginger

Brighten up your lunch or dinner with this vibrant and nutritious Chickpea Salad with Ginger! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp diced cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-ginger dressing, this dish is an explosion of fresh, wholesome flavors. The grated ginger and ground cumin add a unique depth of warmth and spice, perfectly complementing the crunch of red onion and the freshness of chopped parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and healthy recipe is perfect for meal prep or as a light, refreshing side dish. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a deliciously satisfying salad that’s vegan, gluten-free, and ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, grated fresh ginger, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss everything well to coat.

Step 4

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 5

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 days. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1061.2

Total Fat 53.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2660.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 35.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 365.4mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 2226.4mg	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: 43.4%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 43.7%