Easy Recipes
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and improve their texture.
- Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the bell pepper and red onion. Chop the parsley and slice the olives.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, olives, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Dress and Serve
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
- For optimal flavor, cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve this salad chilled as a side dish to grilled meats or as a main on its own. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.