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Refreshing Chickpea Salad

A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring crispy vegetables and hearty chickpeas, dressed with a zesty lemon olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by rinsing and draining the canned chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the parsley.
Combine Base Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
Dress the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss to Combine
  1. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Finally, sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a heartier salad, consider adding feta cheese, olives, or avocado. Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor blend.