Chickpeas and Egg White Salad
This Chickpeas and Egg White Salad is a healthy and filling salad that is perfect for lunch or as a light dinner. It is packed with protein, thanks to the chickpeas and egg whites, and is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance. This salad recipe is also vegetarian, which makes it an excellent option for vegetarians. However, people with an egg allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Egg
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
139 kcal
Protein
13 g
Carbs
20 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Egg, poultry, white, raw
4 medium (132g)
Chickpeas (Raw)
0.5 small cup (50g)
Tomato
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Red Onion
0.25 cup, chopped (50g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Drain the soaked chickpeas and rinse them well.
In a large pot, add the chickpeas and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 1-2 hours or until the chickpeas are tender. Drain and set them aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the boiled and chopped egg whites, finely chopped onion, finely chopped tomato, and fresh coriander leaves.
Add the cooked chickpeas to the bowl.
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle lemon juice over the salad and toss it well.
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the chilled salad.
Community Reviews & Results
Gaurav Kumar Nair
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and I loved how light yet filling this Chickpeas and Egg White Salad turned out to be. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will be making this again very soon."
Vivek Singh Gupta
"Prepped this over the weekend, and Chickpeas and Egg White Salad has quickly become a household favorite. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Ruchi Dev Sinha
"Making this regularly for dinner, and it turned out so flavorful without using excessive oil. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Neha Saran Menon
"Prepped this over the weekend, and Chickpeas and Egg White Salad has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."