Herbed Chickpea Salad
A bright, protein-packed salad with tender chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 268
- Protein
- 9g
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large lemon (juiced) and zest
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup fresh herbs (parsley and dill, chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
- 2
Whisk lemon juice, zest, and olive oil together in a small bowl.
- 3
Pour vinaigrette over salad. Add herbs and toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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