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.

Spiced Chickpea Salad
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

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and bell pepper.
  2. Add the chopped parsley and mint leaves to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
  6. 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