Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and fiber, making it an excellent choice for a nutritious meal. It's low in calories, high in nutrients, and easy to prepare. The recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian, making it a versatile choice for various dietary preferences. It's a great option for meal prep, lunch or dinner, and can be served as a side dish or a main course salad.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
119 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Lemon, juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chickpeas (Raw)
1 small cup (100g)
Cucumber
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Black Pepper
0.25 tsp (0.5g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Fresh Mint (chopped)
1 tbsp (3g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (5g)
Green Bell pepper
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Instructions
Preparation
Soak chickpeas overnight.
Pressure cook soaked chickpeas for 3-4 whistle.
Cooking Steps
In mixing bowl add boiled chickpeas, chopped cucumber, green bell pepper, and red onion.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss well to combine.
Serve chilled.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used
Community Reviews & Results
Rhea Pillai
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Chickpea Salad fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Aditya Mani Roy
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Aditya Mahajan
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and this version of Chickpea Salad is so much better than restaurant style. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will be making this again very soon."
Ishita Malhotra
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and this Chickpea Salad recipe exceeded all my expectations. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."