Description
A fresh and vibrant salad packed with chickpeas, vegetables, and a creamy yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Start by placing the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk them together until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss everything gently to ensure all the ingredients are well coated.
- For a fresh touch, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro on top as a garnish.
- Serve your salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
Notes
Great as a side dish, main meal, or filling for wraps. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg