Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean chickpea walnut salad packed with crunchy walnuts, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon olive oil dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No heating needed, gather all ingredients and tools.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chickpeas, walnuts, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley into a large bowl.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your bowl is large enough for easy mixing.
- Assemble the Dish: Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture.
- Cook to Perfection: Gently toss everything until well combined and evenly coated.
- Finishing Touches: Add salt and pepper, then taste and adjust if needed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let it sit for 10 minutes, then serve fresh or chilled.
Notes
- Let the salad rest before serving to enhance flavors.
- Toast walnuts lightly for extra depth and crunch.
- Adjust lemon and salt to taste before serving.
- Chill for a more refreshing experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean chickpea salad, chickpea walnut salad, healthy vegan salad, easy Mediterranean recipe, lemon chickpea salad