Heart-Healthy Refreshing Chickpea Salad

Brighten up your table with this Heart-Healthy Refreshing Chickpea Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Bursting with fresh ingredients like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and fragrant herbs such as parsley and mint, this salad delivers a medley of flavors and textures in every bite. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of ground cumin, this recipe is as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or even meal prep, this no-cook chickpea salad is rich in plant-based protein, heart-healthy fats, and antioxidants. It’s a quick, easy, and refreshing addition to any healthy eating routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz can canned chickpeas
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes or leave them whole if they are very small.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper after removing the seeds and stem.

Step 5

Finely chop the red onion to add a mild pungency.

Step 6

Roughly chop the parsley and mint leaves. Ensure the herbs are rinsed and dried before use.

Step 7

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

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are well-coated.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1316.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	827.3

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2488.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.6g
Protein 28.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.0mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2800.8mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 49.6%