Chickpea Salad with Roasted Cumin

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Chickpea Salad with Roasted Cumin! Packed with hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh parsley and mint, this dish bursts with flavor and texture in every bite. The star of the recipe is the roasted cumin seeds, gently toasted to release their aromatic warmth, which is then paired with zesty lemon juice and silky olive oil in a perfectly balanced dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy salad is a nutritious powerhouse, full of plant-based protein and bright, herbaceous notes. Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish for Mediterranean-inspired meals, or a make-ahead meal prep option, this recipe is a delicious way to eat healthy without sacrificing taste.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 medium red onion (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the whole cumin seeds and toast them, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss well to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Garnish with additional chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(947.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.7

Total Fat 53.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1997.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 26.7g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.5mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 2245.0mg	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: 45.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 42.3%