High-Protein Chickpea Salad Recipe
You want something healthy, filling, and low-effort, so this High-Protein Chickpea Salad Recipe keeps things together better than your schedule.
Because sad salads lack personality, this bright, zesty bowl delivers protein, crunch, and just enough attitude to make clean eating tolerable.
High-Protein Chickpea Salad Recipe
Fresh chickpea salad packed with plant protein and vibrant flavor
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed: 2 cans (400g each)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Cucumber chopped: 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes halved: 1 cup
- Red onion finely chopped: 1/4 cup
- Fresh parsley chopped: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Feta cheese optional: 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Add drained chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and lightly mash a small portion for texture.
- Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over mixture.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then mix well to combine.
- Add feta cheese if using and gently toss.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for better flavor.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Folate: 35%
- Iron: 20%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Potassium: 18%
- Chill before serving for a fresher taste.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use fresh lemon juice for brighter flavor.
