Y’all, this chickpea salad with smashed cucumbers is crunchy and filled with a ton of aromatics. The tomatoes bring out the sweetness of the smashed cucumbers. It will for sure become a staple in your meal-prep.
I have never really been a fan of chickpeas, but just recently, I discovered these little protein energy balls. I’ve since been eating them as a salad or even air-frying them for a crunchy snack. Either way, I love the texture of them and how they create a ton of texture and flavor for your meals. They are rich in plant-based protein, and the possibilities are endless, and I’m here for it all. Try this salad with grilled salmon, baked chicken, or even crispy cod.
Chickpea Salad Ingredients
• Chickpeas- The thing I love about this ingredient. Is that it’s commonly found everywhere. So, no spending hours in the grocery store.
• Cucumbers—I like to look for crunchy, crispy, and firm cucumbers to make a good salad.
• Tomatoes—Ah, now this is where the sweetness comes in. Try to go for the grape tomatoes.
• Red Onion- I love the touch of boldness that it brings to the table. The onion brings out a sense of richness and flavor.
• Olive oil—You don’t really need much for the dressing; just a simple dressing to mix into the chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
• Herbs—I love to add fresh cilantro and basil to complement the olive oil, along with salt and pepper. Talk about a flavor explosion.
How To Make Chickpea Salad?
Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
Toss in the cilantro leaves and gently toss everything together.
Stir the olive oil, lime juice, and seasoning in a small bowl.
You want to begin to pour dressing onto the salad.
Next, you want to let the salad sit to help flavors blend.
Once you have everything all mixed, you will want your seasonings to taste.
Serve nice and chill.
Variations
• If you like spicy food, this is where you will want to add a dash of red chili powder or even red pepper flakes. It’s your salad. Go crazy with things.
• Feta cheese will be a perfect combination with this bowl of sweetness!
• Try adding a side of garlic bread to take things to the next level.
Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Chickpeas
- 1/2 Cup Cucumber Diced and smashed
- 1/2 Cup Tomatoes Diced
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion Diced
- 3 Tablespoons Cilantro leaves Diced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- Juice of half a Lime
- Black pepper, Salt, Black salt (a hint), Chaat masala, and a dash of Red chili powder for seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas.2 Cups Chickpeas
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.1/2 Cup Cucumber, 1/2 Cup Tomatoes, 1/2 Cup Red Onion
- Add the cilantro leaves and gently toss everything together.3 Tablespoons Cilantro leaves
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and the seasoning ingredients.1 Tablespoon Olive oil, Juice of half a Lime
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all the ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.Black pepper, Salt, Black salt (a hint), Chaat masala, and a dash of Red chili powder for seasoning
- Serve the chickpea salad as a side dish or a light meal.
