Description
A fresh and vibrant Tomato, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad tossed with a zesty lemon garlic dressing, perfect as a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 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, combine the sliced grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped red onion, and chopped green bell pepper. Set aside while preparing the dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients, add the chopped fresh parsley, and toss thoroughly until all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let Salad Marinate: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes up to an hour so that the flavors meld together and the veggies soak up the delicious dressing.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired, then serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding crumbled feta cheese or olives.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best dressing taste.
- Feel free to add chopped fresh mint or basil for a different herbal note.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium content if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
