Low Sodium Refreshing Chickpea Salad

Bursting with vibrant, garden-fresh flavors, this Low Sodium Refreshing Chickpea Salad is a wholesome and heart-healthy recipe perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a light yet satisfying dish. Loaded with crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and fresh parsley, this salad offers a colorful medley of textures and nutrients. The tangy dressing, made with olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of cumin, enhances every bite without overwhelming the natural flavors. With no added salt and only 15 minutes of prep time, this easy chickpea salad is the ideal choice for a quick lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a make-ahead meal for busy weeknights. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing burst of goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 90/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, no salt added
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water in a colander to remove any residual canning liquids.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, freshly ground black pepper, and cumin powder to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.

Step 5

Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Allow the salad to sit for at least 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. For best results, refrigerate for around 30 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1160.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1331.1

Total Fat 56.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 118.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.4g	0%
Total Sugars 38.8g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 597.8mg	0%
Iron 23.7mg	0%
Potassium 3480.8mg	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: 37.0%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 48.3%