Vegetable and Chickpea Salad

This Vegetable and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish, packed with fresh vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas. It's a perfect healthy lunch option that is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1 medium (200g), diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (150g), halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium (150g), diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium (40g), finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup (15g), chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3g), or to taste
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1g), or to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
2. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl with the vegetables and chickpeas.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately or refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10.5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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