Chickpea Salad
A fresh and easy plant-based chickpea salad, perfect for a healthy meal or meal prep. This recipe is quick to make and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- 30 ounces chickpeas (two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cup white balsamic vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt (to taste, ¼ – ½ teaspoon)
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste, ½ – 1 teaspoon)
- 1.5 cups English cucumbers (about 2 large, diced with skin on)
- 1 cup red bell pepper (about 1 medium, seeds and ribs removed, diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (about ½ small, diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (finely chopped, or 1-2 teaspoons dried)
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: First, drain and rinse both cans of chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set them aside while you get the dressing ready.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together the white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and fresh ground black pepper until they are well combined.
- Marinate Chickpeas: Add the rinsed chickpeas to the dressing in the bowl. Give them a gentle stir and let them sit for a few minutes to absorb the delicious flavors while you chop the veggies.
- Chop Veggies: Dice your English cucumbers, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the fresh dill as well.
- Combine and Toss: Add the diced cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, and fresh dill to the bowl with the chickpeas and dressing. Toss everything together until all the ingredients are beautifully coated.
- Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if you like. You can serve this fresh salad immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for a bit—the flavors truly get better as they meld!
Notes
This recipe is a healthy, plant-based, and meal-prep friendly option. The flavors truly get better as they meld!
Nutrition Information (per serving): Calories: 265kcal, Total Carbs: 45g, Net Carbs: 33g, Fats: 4g, Protein: 13g.
