Ingredients
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 large cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 avocado, diced
– ¼ red onion, finely chopped
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Making Chickpea and Cucumber Chopped Salad is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Start by dicing the cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion.
2. Rinse Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water in a colander. This helps remove excess sodium and improves their texture.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
6. Taste and Adjust: Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
7. Chill (optional): For enhanced flavors, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
8. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a quick toss and serve it in individual bowls or on a large platter.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Chickpea and Cucumber Chopped Salad effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 8g