LunchSide DishSnack

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g chickpea canned, rinsed and drained; 1 pcs cucumber diced; 1 cup cherry tomato halved; 0.25 pcs red onion finely diced; 0.5 pcs bell pepper any color, diced; 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped; 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped; 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground

This refreshing chickpea salad is packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. It's a light yet satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a side dish. The combination of fresh vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing makes it a delightful and healthy choice.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 232 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Mise en place

Ingredients

400 gchickpea, canned, rinsed and drained
1 pcscucumber, diced
1 cupcherry tomato, halved
0.25 pcsred onion, finely diced
0.5 pcsbell pepper, any color, diced
0.25 cupfresh parsley, chopped
2 tbspfresh mint, chopped

dressing

3 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbspolive oil, extra virgin
1 tspdried oregano
0.5 tspgarlic powder
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

whisk · large mixing bowl · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure all vegetables are diced to a similar size for even texture.
2
Add the fresh parsley and fresh mint to the bowl with the vegetables.
About 1 min
3
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings as needed.
4
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
About 2 min
5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: For best flavor, let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6
Serve chilled and enjoy as a light meal or a refreshing side dish.

Per serving

Nutrition

74%Score

Calories: 232.1kcal
Protein: 8.5g
Carbs: 30.9g
Fat: 9.5g
Fibre: 8.1g
Sugar: 8.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.