This healthy chickpea salad with lemon dressing is exactly what you need if you want a meal that is fast, refreshing, and packed with protein. Filled with bright colors and tart flavors, it is great for a midday meal, a light dinner, or a side dish at your next party. Whatâs even better? It only takes 10 minutes to make, no heat is needed!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 2
đżÂ IntroductionÂ
This Healthy Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing is the perfect meal when you need something fast, refreshing, and rich in protein. Full of bright colors and tasty flavors, it is great for lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish at your next party. The best part of it is that it only takes 10 minutes to make, no cookin is needed!
đ«Â IngredientsÂ
For the Salad:
- One can (400g) of chickpeas that are drained and rinsed.
- One small cucumber, cut into small pieces.
- One small red bell pepper, cut into small pieces.
- One small red onion, chopped very finely.
- About 10, 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half.
- A quarter cup of fresh parsley, chopped.
- A quarter cup of feta cheese (optional, for extra creaminess).
- Salt and pepper as
For the Lemon Dressing:Â
- 3 tbsp of the best quality extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp. honey or maple syrup (use a little sweetener if you like)
- 1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
- œ tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, if you like
đ„ŁÂ InstructionsÂ
- Prepare the Chickpeas
Remove the liquid from the chickpeas and rinse them properly. Use a paper towel to pat them dry to rid of the remaining moisture.
2. Chop the Veggies
Cut the cucumber, bell pepper, and onion into small pieces and slice the cherry tomatoes. Put all the ingredients in a big mixing bowl along with the parsley.
3. Make the Dressing
Mix all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl: olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to mix until it is one homogeneous mixture.
4. Combine & Toss
Drizzle the dressing over the salad components and gently toss everything until the dressing is evenly distributed.
5. Add the Finishing Touches
If desired, top with feta cheese and give it another brief mix.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Eat right away to enjoy a fresh and crisp salad, or keep it in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend nicely.
đȘÂ Health BenefitsÂ
Chickpeas offer a great amount of plant, based protein and fiber, which are both very filling and energizing.
Lemon brings a vitamin C boost to the mix, thus supporting the immune system.
Olive oil is the source of fats that are good for the heart.
Vegetables are the source of antioxidants and essential nutrients.
đ Customization TipsÂ
- Add avocado for creaminess.
- Mix in spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Sprinkle toasted seeds or nuts for crunch.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a tropical twist.
đ§ĄÂ Final ThoughtsÂ
This healhty chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing is a clear example of nutritious meals that are not only simple but also tasty. Ones can easily prepare the meals in advance and take them to picnics or have them for quick weekday lunches. Quite literally, every bite has the right balance of tangy, crunchy, and invigorating that is sure to give your body a big thank you.
