Chickpea Salad
Experience the fresh flavours of our Chickpea Salad, featuring protein-packed chickpeas, crisp veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for a light lunch or an energising, colourful side dish to brighten your table!
preparation: 10 minutes
making: 5 minutes
total: 15 minutes
servings: 4 portions
nutrition: 337 calories per serving
cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 800g of chickpeas, 2 cans
- ½ British cucumber
- ½ red bell pepper
- 150g of cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 60g of black pitted olives
- a handful of fresh parsley
For a dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp of Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt for taste
- black pepper for taste
Method
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and mustard.
Mince the garlic and add it to the bowl.
Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Drain the chickpeas and place them in a large bowl.
Wash the cucumber and cut it into small cubes, keeping the skin on.
Wash, deseed, and dice the red bell pepper.
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
Peel and chop the onion.
Slice the olives into small pieces.
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
Add all the prepared vegetables to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss everything together until well combined, and your salad is ready to serve.
This fresh chickpea salad is perfect as a light lunch or as a side dish.
