Simple Chickpea Salad That’s Anything but Boring
Simple Chickpea Salad That’s Anything but Boring. An easy, healthy, and refreshing dish made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 15-20 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: side dish
- Method: no cook no bake
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (red, brown, and yellow)
- 2 fresh cucumbers
- 1/2 medium red onion
- 1/4 cup pitted olives
- 2 sprigs dill
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop the red onion. If desired, marinate it for 5 minutes in lemon juice with a pinch of sugar.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber.
- For the dressing, combine the olive oil, and 1 tsp mustard. Grated lemon zest, lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk with a fork until smooth.
- Cut the olives into rings or leave them whole. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives. Add chopped herbs (dill and mint). Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
- Let the salad sit for 5 minutes or refrigerate overnight. In a sealed container. The flavors will meld, making the salad even more delicious.
- Experiment with dressings and additional toppings, feta, bell peppers, or nuts.
- Serve as a light meal on its own or as a side dish with proteins, and enjoy the freshness and nutrition. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute dressing: Balsamic vinegar, yogurt dressing, or tahini.