Turkish Chickpea Salad Nohut Salatasi

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Turkish Chickpea Salad (Nohut Salatası) is a nutritious and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion. This wholesome recipe brings together protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers, all tossed with aromatic parsley and a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sumac and cumin for authentic Turkish flair. With just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this salad makes a quick and easy side dish, appetizer, or light main course. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature to let the bold, tangy flavors shine. Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch or a colorful addition to your dinner spread, this chickpea salad is sure to delight!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed if canned)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 30 grams parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sumac, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad at room temperature or slightly chilled. Enjoy as a side dish, appetizer, or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1194.6

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2998.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 39.6g
Protein 42.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 367.4mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2825.3mg	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: 39.0%

Protein: 13.7%

Carbs: 47.4%