Vegetable and Chickpea Salad Bowl with Dressing and Spices

This vibrant Vegetable and Chickpea Salad Bowl is a deliciously fresh and nutritious dish, perfect for a light dinner. Packed with colorful vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas, it's topped with a zesty dressing that brings all the flavors together.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 1 cup (cooked, or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
4. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.
• Packed with vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables, supporting overall health.

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