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Chickpea Salad

4.34 from 3 votes

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This quick and easy chickpea salad recipe can be eaten on its own, as a side dish or use as a wrap filling.

Chickpea Salad | The Flexitarian

This chickpea salad is another of my go-to dishes when I want something quick and healthy. It can be eaten on its own or as a side dish. For something a bit more substantial, I use it as a wrap filling.

This protein-packed salad is tossed in a simple lemon and olive dressing. Ground cumin adds some warm and earthy notes.


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  • How to make this chickpea salad
    • Step 1: Prepare the chickpeas
    • Step 2: Prepare the vegetables
    • Step 3: Chop the herbs
    • Step 4: Make the dressing
  • Frequently Asked Questions About This Chickpea Salad
  • 3 Must-Try Chickpea Recipes
  • Other posts you might enjoy reading

How to make this chickpea salad

Step 1: Prepare the chickpeas

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a salad bowl. For ease, I use canned chickpeas but if you cook your own from scratch, simply use 240g of drained chickpeas.

Step 2: Prepare the vegetables

The vegetables are cut into small dice which is probably the most time-consuming part of this recipe.

I am using tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and yellow pepper. Depending on what you have in your fridge. you can mix and match. Avocadoes and corn work perfectly too. Add the vegetables to the chickpeas.

Step 3: Chop the herbs

For herbs, I add finely chopped coriander, parsley and mint in equal measures of two tablespoons each. Again this is interchangeable, as long as you have around six tablespoons of finely chopped herbs. Add the herbs to the rest of the ingredients.

Chickpea Salad Prepr

Step 4: Make the dressing

To make the dressing, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic and ground cumin together in a small mixing bowl. Toss the chickpea salad in the dressing.

The seasoning is left to the end with salt, pepper as well as optional chilli flakes and maple syrup. The chilli flakes and maple syrup are definitely a matter of personal taste. I like a little spicy kick and if the lemon juice is slightly too bitter, then the maple syrup does balance it out. Over to you to decide what works best for you!

I hope you enjoy this chickpea salad recipe as much as we do. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

This post was originally published in January 2022 and updated in October 2023.

Chickpea Salad | The Flexitarian

Chickpea Salad

This quick and easy chickpea salad can be eaten on its own, as a side dish or use as a wrap filling.
4.34 from 3 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine English
Servings 4 people
Calories 293 kcal

Equipment

salad bowl
small mixing bowl

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Ingredients
  

  • 400 g chickpeas
  • 125 g baby plum tomatoes
  • 125 g cucumber
  • 1 yellow pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped coriander
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped mint
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

DRESSING

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 large garlic clove (grated)
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • salt & pepper
  • dash of maple syrup (optional)
  • chilli flakes to taste (optional)
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Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place them in a salad bowl.
  • Cut the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper and red onion into small dice.
  • Chop the herbs finely.
  • Put all the ingredients in the salad bowl with the chickpeas.
    Chickpea Salad Prep
  • Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic and ground cumin together in a small mixing bowl.
  • Toss the dressing with the rest of the ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a dash of maple syrup and some chilli flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 16mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 72mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chickpeas, salad

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Chickpea Salad

How do I store chickpea salad?

You can store this chickpea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for about 3-4 days. Keep in mind that the vegetables may become softer as they marinate in the dressing over time.

Can I customise this chickpea salad?

Absolutely! This chickpea salad is highly customisable. You can adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your preferences. Add other vegetables, nuts, seeds, or dried fruits for variety.

Is this chickpea salad a main dish or a side dish?

This dish can be served as either a main dish or a side dish. It’s hearty enough to stand alone as a meal when you add protein and can also complement other dishes as a side salad.

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