Amazing Chickpea Salad Recipe
Discover this delicious chickpea salad recipe that's perfect for meal prep, packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. Easy, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry with paper towels
- Dice cucumber and bell pepper into uniform ¼-inch pieces
- Finely chop fresh parsley and mint, removing thick stems
- Combine chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
- Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat
- Let salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving