Description
This refreshing chickpea salad with red onion and tomato is light, flavorful, and packed with protein. It’s perfect as a side dish or a healthy meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber (if using), and fresh herbs.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Customize the salad by adding feta cheese, olives, or avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: salade
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea Salad, Tomato and Red Onion Salad, Easy Vegan Salad, Healthy Chickpea Salad, Quick Mediterranean Salad