Chickpea Chopped Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad filled with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
Vegetables
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Letting the salad rest allows the ingredients to absorb the flavors of the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.