Description
Flavorful Marinated Chickpeas with Tomatoes and Cucumber is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates your summer dining experience. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with fresh tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and zesty seasonings for a delightful side or light main course. Perfect for picnics, meal prep, or any gathering, this vegan-friendly recipe is not only nutritious but also bursting with flavor. Enjoy it as a stand-alone salad, in wraps, or as a topping for grains—its versatility will please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned chickpeas
- 12 oz chopped tomatoes
- 5–6 oz seedless English cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 2 TBSP apple vinegar (red or white)
- 2 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Garlic (optional)
- Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegars, lemon juice, garlic (if using), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the drained chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley to the marinade. Stir gently to coat all ingredients.
- Let the salad marinate at room temperature for 30–60 minutes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired and mix gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg