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10-Minute Chickpea Cucumber Salad

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A quick and nutritious salad packed with protein and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Start by draining and rinsing your chickpeas in a colander. This step is super important to remove excess sodium and any canning liquid. Let them dry out a bit while you get the rest ready.
  2. Chop the veggies: Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and finely chop your red onion. I love cutting cucumbers at an angle to create more surface area; it adds a fun aesthetic and helps with the crunch!
  3. Halve the cherry tomatoes: Slice those cherry tomatoes in half. A little trick: if you don’t want to battle with rolling tomatoes, place them between two plates and gently press down while slicing. It’s a quick hack that minimizes mess!
  4. Combine</strong, combine, combine!: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion. This is where the magic begins! Mix gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  5. Dress it up: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. I love using a small jar to shake it up into a dressing! Add your salt and pepper, too. Here are my favorite chef hacks: ensure the dressing is evenly distributed by mixing gently but confidently.
  6. Garnish and serve: Top with fresh herbs just before serving. They not only add flavor but also a beautiful pop of green. Give the salad one last gentle toss!

Notes

This salad can last 3–5 days in the fridge without herbs. Dress it just before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: chickpea salad, cucumber salad, quick salad, healthy salad

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