Tomato, Cucumber & Chickpea Salad

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This Tomato, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a delectable summer staple that is both quick and healthy, making it the ideal side dish to accompany grilled chicken, fish, or steak!

It's interesting to note that this Tomato, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad initially appeared on the blog on March 9, 2013, and has managed to earn a place as one of our all-time FAVORITES that I absolutely had to revitalise with dazzling new photographs!

I'm positively obsessed with tomatoes in the summertime, and this tomato, cucumber and chickpea salad is one of my favorite things to make when entertaining during this season! It's a hit every time, and it's not difficult to see why! Not only does it look beautiful when served, bursting with vibrant colors, but more importantly, it tastes genuinely amazing too! With a few basic ingredients, this recipe can be whipped up in just 5 minutes, making it the perfect side dish when time is precious.

There's no better feeling on a hot summer's day than sinking your teeth into crisp, cold veggies, and this salad happens to be a healthy option too!

When making this salad, I typically prepare it around 30 minutes (sometimes an hour) before serving, allowing the veggies to marinate well, but without becoming soggy. I prefer my cucumbers and tomatoes to stay nice and crisp! The veggies are then tossed together with a delectable lemon herb vinaigrette, which gives the salad a fresh and zesty flavour.

Additionally, I adore this salad's versatility! It's possible to add in other vegetables such as broccoli or corn, throw in some cooked pasta, or even some mozzarella or feta cheese! You can also sub in other types of fresh herbs instead of using parsley in this recipe; try using basil, thyme, or even mint!

Tomato, Cucumber & Chickpea Salad

This Tomato, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a delectable summer staple that is both quick and healthy, making it the ideal side dish to accompany grilled chicken, fish, or steak!

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

2 cups cucumber, diced

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1/2 red onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dressing:

2 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 Tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp cumin

2 cloves garlic, minced

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion and green bell pepper. Set aside.

In a smaller bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and toss with the salad. Mix in fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper as needed. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Serving Size: 1 heaping cup

Calories: 160

Sugar: 3.4 g

Sodium: 329 mg

Fat: 5.6 g

Saturated Fat: 0.8 g

Carbohydrates: 23.3 g

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 5 g

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for the most accurate results.

If you make this recipe, share a photo on Instagram and tag it #HealthiestFoodChoice; I love seeing what you made!