Description
A refreshing and wholesome Tomato, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad featuring fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty cumin-lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad combines juicy grape tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and protein-packed chickpeas for a nutritious and flavorful 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
- Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped red onion, and chopped green bell pepper.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt until the dressing is well emulsified.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture. Add the chopped fresh parsley and toss everything thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let flavors meld: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes or up to 1 hour at room temperature to let the flavors blend beautifully.
- Season and serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh parsley with fresh cilantro or dill for a different flavor profile.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the dressing.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For added protein, toss in some crumbled feta cheese if not avoiding dairy.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas well to reduce sodium and improve texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
