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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A vibrant and healthy salad packed with fresh vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas, dressed in a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes

Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. Keep the dressing separate until just before serving to maintain the veggies' crunch. For added flavor, consider marinating the chickpeas in the dressing for a couple of hours before mixing. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or zucchini for extra variety. You can substitute lemon juice with vinegar for a different tangy taste. For a heartier meal, add cooked quinoa or bulgur.