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Chickpea Salad

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) / (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed Chickpeas For the Salad
1 / diced Cucumber For the Salad
1 / diced Red bell pepper For the Salad
1/2 / finely chopped Red Onion For the Salad
1 cup / halved Cherry Tomatoes For the Salad
1/4 cup / chopped Fresh parsley For the Salad
1/4 cup / chopped (optional) Fresh cilantro For the Salad
1/4 cup / (optional, for added flavor) Feta cheese For the Salad
Salt and pepper to taste For the Salad
1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil For the Dressing
2 tablespoons / (about 1 lemon) Lemon juice For the Dressing
2 cloves / minced Garlic For the Dressing
1 teaspoon Ground cumin For the Dressing
1/2 teaspoon Paprika For the Dressing
Salt and pepper to taste For the Dressing

Chickpea Salad

  • Easy

Ingredients

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Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and optional fresh cilantro. Toss everything together gently.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat. Make sure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. If you’re using feta cheese, crumble it over the top of the salad and gently mix it in.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Refrigerate the chickpea salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve your chickpea salad chilled and enjoy!

This chickpea salad is not only healthy but also versatile. You can customize it by adding other ingredients like olives, roasted red peppers, or avocado, depending on your preferences. It makes for a great side dish or a light and satisfying meal on its own.

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