Recipe Detail
Easy Chickpea Salad
A quick chickpea salad for structured snacking, better fullness, and low-friction weekday prep.
| Calories | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 11g |
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Nutri-Grade | A |
Why it supports metabolic health
Chickpeas provide fiber and plant protein in a format that is easy to assemble quickly, which helps make planned snacks more realistic.
Ingredients
- • 1 can or 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- • 1 small cucumber, diced
- • 1 tomato, diced
- • 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice
- • 2 tsp olive oil
- • Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, and onion to a bowl.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss well and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Substitution options
- • Add mint or coriander for a fresher finish.
- • Use kala chana for a firmer, nuttier texture.
- • Add paneer or tofu cubes for a higher-protein meal.
Best fit for
High Protein Vegetarian · Diabetic-Friendly · Gut Health Focused
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving so the lemon and olive oil coat the chickpeas evenly.