Italian Chickpea Salad
Italian Chickpea Salad is a delightful, refreshing dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy chickpeas with zesty lemon juice and fragrant fresh herbs. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light meal, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that will keep you coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix it all together: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and basil. Toss gently to mix.
- Dress the salad: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad mixture.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste; toss again until well combined. Let sit for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a side dish or light meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg