A good chickpeas salad that is low fat and high in protein. this chickpeas salad is a light and refreshing summer salad recipe and you can easily add more veggies too! its vegan, oil free, gluten free and plant based. this chickpeas salad is full of mediterranean flavor that's super fresh, quick and easy to prepare. it's make the perfect healthy lunch. and also perfect meal for weight loss.
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Chickpea salad is loaded with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and onions. chickpea salad is easy to make and comes together fast. its perfect for lunch since chickpeas are protein packed and leaves you feeling satisfied for hours.
no cooking required here so its perfect for when you need a fast side dish. you have this ready in 10 minutes! it's also very versatile too based on what you have on hand. it's refreshing recipe for weight loss and you can feel great about eating.
Chickpea salad nutritional benefits:
not only do chickpeas add a deliciously nutty taste to recipes, but they work wonders for your body and gut health. here's how.
- they have an amazing nutritional profile that provide a wide range of vitamins and minerals.
- they provide a heavy dose of soluble fibers to help feed the good gut bugs in your microbiome, which can also help in digestive issues.
- they are the perfect plant-based protein option that keeps you full and your appetite in control.
How to make chickpeas salad:
these ingredients are used for chickpeas salad.
canned chickpeas:
use canned chickpeas. drain and rinse to remove liquid and excess salt.
cucumber:
i prefer to use english cucumber. i think they taste best, they are less watery and they have a thinner skin that does not need to peeled.
Roma tomatoes:
vine ripened or grape tomatoes will work great here too.
red onion:
you can adjust this amount to taste since flavor can b pretty bold.
parsley.
you can include other herbs here along with the parsley such as basil.
extra virgin olive oil
use a good quality oil for extra flavor.
lemon juice.
use fresh lemon juice the bottled doesn't taste better.
garlic
garlic use is good for fresh taste.
salt and pepper
How to store :
- keep it stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container
- don't let it sit at room temperature very long because it best served well child.
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Recipe:
a super fresh, quick and easy to prepare salad that makes the perfect healthy lunch, entree, or a dinner side dish.
serving: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained well.
- 2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cups chopped red onion.
- 1 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes.
- 3tbsp fresh parsley.
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
- 2tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 minced garlic.
- 1tsp italian seasoning.
- salt and ground black pepper.
Instructions:
- add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes red onion and parsley to a bowl.
- measure out olive oil into a liquid measuring cup, pour in lemon juice, garlic, italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- pour dressing over mixture in bowl. toss to evenly coat ,season with more salt to taste if needed. salad will taste good for a few days but texturally its best eaten with in a few hours.
Nutrition information:
calories: 338kcal
carbohydrate: 20g
protein: 6g
saturated fat: 2g
fat: 15g
sodium: 259mg
potassium: 552mg
sugar: 3g
Fiber: 7g
(nutrition information is provide as an estimate and will very based on cooking method of brand and ingredients used)
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