Description
A refreshing and vibrant mason jar chickpea salad layered with juicy orange segments, crisp vegetables, and a light citrus dressing, perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather all ingredients and tools, no heating required.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Take a clean, dry mason jar.
- Assemble the Dish: Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper at the bottom, then layer the chickpea mixture, and top with orange segments.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the jar sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Finishing Touches: Gently shake the jar before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Open, mix lightly, and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed citrus for best flavor
- Chill before serving for extra freshness
- Slice onion thinly for balanced taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mason jar chickpea salad, chickpea orange salad, healthy jar salad, vegan meal prep salad, citrus chickpea salad