If you want a healthy and filling salad, chickpea salad is a perfect choice! It’s full of protein, fiber, and fresh veggies. It helps with digestion, gives energy, and keeps your stomach full for hours.
This salad is great for lunch, diet meals, or even light dinner. It’s quick to make and tastes delicious with lemon and olive oil dressing. Let’s make this easy and colorful salad!
📍 Country of Origin:
Greece / Lebanon (Mediterranean region) — A popular salad served with every meal in many Arab and Mediterranean countries.
📋 Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas (chana)
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 🥒
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato 🍅
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or coriander (for garnish)
👨🍳 Steps to Make:
- In a big bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and onion.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour this dressing over the salad.
- Mix well and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve fresh!
💡 Tips:
✅ Use boiled chickpeas (not canned if possible).
✅ Add avocado or olives for extra flavor.
✅ Keep it in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.
📝 Disclaimer:
This recipe is shared for healthy eating ideas. Always wash vegetables well and check ingredients if you have allergies.
