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Simple Chickpea Salad

Published: Apr 28, 2021 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Raquel Pineira · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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This Simple Chickpea Salad recipe is a light and refreshing meal. It's not only loaded down with flavor but it has such a nice crisp with each and every bite! This is the perfect salad recipe for spring and summer, especially when you can add in fresh vegetables from your garden or from the local farmers' market.

When you're hungry but wanting something a bit lighter on the tummy, this chickpea salad recipe is the answer every single time. It just might become a summer staple side dish or meal for your house, just like it is in ours!

Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe

WHY THIS RECIPE

I love this simple salad recipe because there's no cooking involved. It's a fast and easy dish that can be a great side option or a mean meal, all in itself. It's perfect for a light weekend meal at home or great to share with family and friends at an outdoor picnic or BBQ.

This chicken pea salad recipe is just so refreshing and will make you craving even more. And there's nothing bad about pumping your body full of delicious veggies, right?

Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe

INGREDIENTS FOR SIMPLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Chickpea Salad Ingredients

Chick Peas - Use canned chickpeas to save time.
Cherry tomatoes - The perfect size tomatoes for this recipe but you can always use bigger tomatoes and cut them down. 
Bell pepper - Chop them up and add in different colors.
Chopped red onion - I like to use red onion or sweet onion for this recipe.
Cucumber - I don't peel my cucumber because I like the crunch it gives.
Chopped parsley
Clove garlic, minced
Olive oil
Cider vinegar
Lemon juice - Just a splash adds a nice citrus flavor.
Salt 

HOW TO MAKE THIS SIMPLE CHICKPEA SALAD RECIPE

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, pepper, onion, cucumber, parsley, and garlic.
  2. In a cup, mix together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
  3. Pour over salad and toss to coat well.
  4. Let stand for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.Chickpea Salad Recipe

NOTES & TIPS

  • The longer that you give this salad to mesh together with the flavors after making it, the better the flavors will be! I like to make it up at least 15 minutes in advance but I've found that when I make it and keep it covered in the fridge for a few hours, the flavors are amazing.

How to make a Chickpea Salad

FAQ

What is Chickpea Salad?

Everyone might have their own version of chickpea salad, but my version is using canned chickpeas with fresh vegetables. A true simple salad recipe means that there is no cooking and it's a light and refreshing taste. The main flavor and ingredient are chickpeas but the other additions complement the flavor well.

How long does Chickpea Salad last?

Once you make this simple chickpea salad, you're going to want to eat it within 2-3 days of making it. This recipe is best served fresh and I don't recommend trying to freeze it at all.

SIMPLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Easy Chickpea Salad Recipe

Simple Chickpea Salad

Raquel Pineira
Find out how easy it is to make this simple salad recipe!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 162 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) Chick Peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt 

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, pepper, onion, cucumber, parsley, and garlic. 
  • In a cup, mix together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat well. 
  • Let stand for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 195mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Tamara

    April 29, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    I can almost taste it! Definitely one of my favorite summer dishes is a good bean or chickpea summer salad. Ahhhhh..

    Reply
  2. Radha

    May 06, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    This is a refreshing salad.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      May 07, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Thank you - we love it!

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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