Description
A fresh and vibrant Tomato, Cucumber, and Chickpea Salad tossed in a zesty cumin lemon dressing, perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, diced cucumber, chickpeas, chopped red onion, and chopped green bell pepper. Set aside while you prepare the dressing.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Mix or shake well until the dressing is emulsified and well combined.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, add the fresh chopped parsley, and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Let Salad Marinate: Allow the salad to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or up to an hour, so the flavors can meld together and the vegetables absorb the dressing.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve fresh and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra protein, add some feta cheese or grilled chicken.
- Use fresh herbs like cilantro or mint for a different flavor profile.
- Chill the salad for a refreshing cold side dish during warm weather.
- Ensure all vegetables are diced uniformly for even flavor distribution.
- If you prefer a smoother dressing, blend the dressing ingredients before tossing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
