Cilantro Chickpea Salad

This Cilantro Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish infused with Moroccan spices, perfect for a light dinner. Packed with protein and herbs, it offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cilantro, diced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
4. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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