Description
A delightful medley of chickpeas, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that brings flavor and nourishment to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop your vegetables into bite-sized pieces and shred or dice the cooked chicken.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, chicken, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss to combine: Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are coated with the dressing. Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste your salad and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Notes
Substitute chicken with avocado for a vegetarian option. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, vegetarian meal, easy recipe