Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty honey lemon garlic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Canned Chickpeas
- Cucumber
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Red Onion
- Feta Cheese (optional)
- Parsley
- Honey Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing and draining the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
- Chop the cucumber and slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Then, finely dice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- For the vinaigrette, whisk together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh parsley and give it a final toss before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep the dressing separate to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean recipe, vegetarian meal, quick salad, fiber-rich dish