Description
A refreshing and vibrant Tomato, Cucumber, and Chickpea Salad tossed in a zesty lemon and cumin dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or a light side dish, this salad combines crisp vegetables with protein-rich chickpeas and a flavorful dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sliced grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, drained chickpeas, chopped red onion, and chopped green bell pepper. Set this mixture aside.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until the dressing is well emulsified.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and add the fresh chopped parsley. Toss everything thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Marinate and Serve: Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes, or up to an hour if time permits, allowing the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, add crumbled feta cheese or grilled chicken.
- You can substitute chickpeas with cannellini beans or black beans for variety.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the dressing.
- To keep the salad fresh longer, store the dressing separately and mix just before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor; bottled lemon juice can alter the taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
