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Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and satisfying salad made with chickpeas, cucumbers, and bell peppers that can be served as a main dish or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by rinsing and draining your can of chickpeas.
  2. Chop the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and parsley.
Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture.
  3. Gently toss everything until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Serving
  1. Give your salad a quick taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Enjoy immediately or let it sit for a few minutes to meld the flavors.

Notes

For variations, consider adding crumbled feta cheese or sliced avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days, keeping the dressing separate until serving.