CHICKPEA SALAD
This healthy high protein chickpea cucumber tomato salad recipe is simple and ready in a few minutes, made with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a simple lime dressing. This chickpea salad is an excellent side dish and is vegetarian + vegan. Salad like this one and my cucumber salad with Greek yogurt dressing are easy to whip up and don’t require any cooking, and come together in 15 minutes.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS CHICKPEA SALAD
• It’s protein packed, nut- free vegetarian, and vegan/ dairy – free.
• It’s super refreshing with fresh flavors
• It fills you up- satisfying
• It’s easy to make
• It uses healthy ingredients
• Great for lunch, potlucks, and picnics.
INGREDIENTS
• 1.5 cup cooked chickpeas ( about 15 oz)
• 1 cup persian cucumber cut into bite size pieces
• 1/2 cup onions diced
• 1 cup tomato dee- seeded, cut into bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of half lime
• Black pepper and salt to taste
NOTES -
• You can add hearty veggies of your choice like boiled sweet potatoes, bell pepper, avocado.
• You can also add some baby mozzarella cheese.
• You can also make this oil free salad by not adding oil free salad by not adding oil for dressing.
NUTRITION FACTS
SERVING SIZE : Amount per serving Calories 332 calories from fat 63
Calories – 151kcal
Carbohydrates – 21g
Protein – 6g
Fat – 5g
Saturated fat – 1g
Sodium – 8mg
Potassium – 340mg
Fiber – 6g
Sugar – 5g
VitaminA – 422lU
VitaminC – 8mg
Calcium – 43mg
Iron – 2mg
