ADVERTISEMENT
**Chickpea Salad: A Healthy and Refreshing Meal**
If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious, and satisfying dish, look no further than *Chickpea Salad*. This vibrant, protein-packed salad is loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a perfect addition to your weekly meal rotation. With its light yet filling ingredients, it’s a great option for lunch, dinner, or even as a refreshing side dish for your next gathering.
### **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
– **Nutrient-dense and filling:** Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients like iron, folate, and manganese, making this salad both healthy and satisfying.
– **Quick and easy to prepare:** With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, this salad comes together in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
– **Customizable:** You can easily change up the ingredients depending on your preferences. Add more veggies, different herbs, or even switch up the dressing to make it your own.
– **Perfect for all diets:** This chickpea salad is vegan, gluten-free, and full of healthy fats, making it a great option for various dietary needs.
—
## **Ingredients**
### **For the Salad:**
– 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
– 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
– 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
– 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional for a non-vegan version)
**For the Dressing:**
– 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional for extra flavor)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
For Complete Cooking STEPS Please Head On Over To Next Page Or Open button (>) and don’t forget to SHARE with your Facebook friends
ADVERTISEMENT
