Salade de Pois Chiches

Salade de Pois Chiches is a hearty and nutritious chickpea salad, perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish. Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, this dairy-free dish is both satisfying and delightful.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams (drained and rinsed)
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams (halved)
• Cucumber - 100 grams (diced)
• Red onion - 50 grams (finely chopped)
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams (chopped)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove (minced)
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until everything is well combined.
4. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 42 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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