Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, packed with nutritious vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas. This salad is perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil) for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and finely chopped onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Potassium: 400 mg
- Magnesium: 40 mg