Chickpea Salad
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.
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.