Spiced Chickpea Salad
This Spiced Chickpea Salad combines vibrant flavors and textures, offering a refreshing yet hearty dish that celebrates Lebanese culinary traditions. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, it's packed with protein and spices that bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Lebanese
320 kcal
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
- Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
- Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
- Mint leaves - 15 grams, chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Pomegranate seeds - 50 grams (for garnish)
Steps
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper.
- Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 45 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Sugar: 5 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 plant-based protein and fiber, promoting digestive health.
- Contains healthy fats from olive oil, supporting heart health.
Tags
LebaneseVeganSeafood Dish