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High Protein Chickpea Salad
A nutritious and protein-packed chickpea salad perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Main
- 400 g Chickpeas (cooked or canned)
- 1 piece Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 0.25 tsp Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 piece Bell Pepper (any color, chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley or Cilantro (chopped)
- 30 ml Olive Oil
- 15 ml Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Smoked Paprika or Cumin (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Add smoked paprika or cumin if desired, then serve or chill.
Notes
Chill for 15-30 minutes for best flavor.