Standing behind a stove in the heat of summer is the last thing I want to do but I still want a wholesome meal that will fill me up. This fresh chickpea salad is a great choice for lunch and it’s extremely healthy. Furthermore, it's an excellent source of protein, so if you’re a vegan or vegetarian you’re in luck.
I took this salad to lunch and my co-workers thought it looked and smelled so good, they didn't leave me alone until I shared some of the salad with them. They loved it! But there was almost nothing left for me. Sheesh.
The other great thing about this salad is that it can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and it will taste just as great, but trust me it won’t last that long. If you're not a fan of chickpeas try similar, but equally delicious quinoa salad.
Quick and Easy Vegan Chickpea Salad
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Ingredients:
Serves 2
- 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 3 green onions (white and green parts), sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
~Free Tip ~
- Use dried herbs instead of fresh but cut the amount in half. You can use cherry tomatoes instead of regular.
- If you're not vegan, add 1/2 cup feta cheese to the salad.
Directions:
- Start by draining and rinsing a can of chickpeas, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add chopped vegetables and herbs to the bowl.
- Next, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and add to the bowl. Toss everything well to coat.
Vegan Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas aka garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1 yellow pepper chopped
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 3 green onions (white and green parts) sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by draining and rinsing a can of chickpeas, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add chopped vegetables and herbs to the bowl.
- Next, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and add to the bowl. Toss everything well to coat.
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Yummy, it is a perfect salad for summer. I am very excited to make a new method of salad. I am always ready to make new dishes.
Thanks, Kelly! I am thrilled that you like it 😀
What a perfect summer salad! I love finding delicious vegan and vegetarian recipes since I don't eat meat. I'm sharing it at this week's link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2017/06/recipes-for-summer-potluck-weekly-link.html
Yay, I'm so glad you like it! Thank you, Jennifer! 😀
We love chick peas and put them on salads all the time. This salad looks great. I don't like tomatoes so I would have to put something else in its place. That's what makes it so versatile.
Thanks for sharing at Happiness Is Homemade Party.
Hugs,
Bev
That's right! Whatever you like or have on hand goes 😀
We will love your Chickpea Salad, the combination is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Thanks a bunch!
So pleased you like it! 🙂
Thank you for coming at this week's Fiesta Friday and for bringing with you this delicious salad. I hop you are having fun!
Thanks, Jhuls! See you next week.
Such a healthy and delicious salad! Now my garden needs to hurry up with those peppers and cucumbers so I can make your recipe!
Mine too! I have peppers already, but they're too small still 😀
Jas I can definitely see making this. Everytime I go to the supermarket with the hubs, he always buys bags of chickpeas. Just in case he says. I guess it's from the time he was a little boy and his mother made his chickpea soup!
See, it's good to have things in the house, just in case. Now you can make this salad 😉
Looks very tasty BUT, unfortunately, I can't get my husband within miles of chickpeas.
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/pretty-view-in-ladies-loo.html
Neither can I get mine, but more for me, lol. Thanks for stopping in!
Thanks Jas for another delicious recipe idea that is healthy too! Glad to see you link up at #overthemoon again this week. I'm sharing on social media. Have a lovely week and see you next week.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond
Thank you, Sue! It might be too cool down under now for a summer salad, eh?
What great photos for a healthy clean eating salad. Looks delicious
Aw, thank you very much, Judee! I appreciate your compliment 🙂
oh my, this looks so yum. My daughter and I are on the search for some quick but yummy recipes for those days when we really don't have much time, and I love this idea. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Caludia! Hope you and your daighter like this simple salad 🙂
Looks so good! Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & sharing .
Thank you, Theresa! Have a great weekend.
This looks delicious!! My stomach loves color. 🙂
Lol, I like your stomach. Thanks, Lisa!
Looks yummy, flavorful and nutritious! I love having salads different ways! I can't wait to serve this salad!
Thank you, Lainey 😀
You will like it, I can eat it every day 🙂
This looks awesome, I am going to try it!!