Vegan Chickpea Salad
Bright, fresh, and packed with plant-based nutrition, this Vegan Chickpea Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for busy weekdays or lively potlucks. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red bell pepper, this vibrant medley is brought to life with a zesty dressing of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a healthy, gluten-free option loaded with fiber and antioxidants. Serve as a refreshing side dish, a light lunch, or a meal prep staple that gets more flavorful with time in the fridge. Whether you’re vegan or not, this salad is an irresistible blend of simplicity and bold flavors!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 20 grams Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Set aside to let them dry slightly.
Step 2
Dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and chop the parsley finely.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 10
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy this versatile salad as a stand-alone dish or as a side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1072.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 767.7 |
| Total Fat 37.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2601.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.7g | |
| Protein 22.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 219.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1847.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories