Simple Chickpea Recipe
10-minute Simple Chickpea Salad is a healthy no-cook lunch full of Greek flavor you'll crave throughout the week. Plus, no refrigeration.
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Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can Chickpeas (canned, low sodium)
- 1 cup Cucumber (English or Persian; chopped)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup Tomatoes (cherry; halved)
- ⅓ cup Onion (red; chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1½ teaspoons Red wine vinegar (ACV or fresh lemon juice)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2½ Tablespoons Mediterranean Herb Seasoning (OPTIONAL; omit salt & pepper if used)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them to a large bowl.
- Chop the bell pepper, cucumber, and onion into ½-inch pieces. Add to the bowl.
- Slice each cherry tomato in half, lengthwise. Add to the bowl.
- Add the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, or Mediterranean Herb Seasoning. Mix together. (Optionally, allow it to marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.)
Notes
Makes 5 cups - Each serving is 1 and ⅔ cups - 3 servings total
Optional additions: feta cheese, olives; avocado, tuna, & turkey or ham sandwich meat to make you feel fuller; tzatziki or Greek yogurt to add protein; fresh mint, parsley, dill, or garlic to layer in flavor.
Optional additions: feta cheese, olives; avocado, tuna, & turkey or ham sandwich meat to make you feel fuller; tzatziki or Greek yogurt to add protein; fresh mint, parsley, dill, or garlic to layer in flavor.
Equipment
1 Food Chopper makes prep super fast & easy!