Nitrate & Nitrite Free Chickpea Salad with Cucumber and Tomato
Bright, herby, and packed with plant-based protein, this chickpea salad is the kind of dish that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation. Crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender chickpeas come together in a bowl that feels both refreshing and genuinely satisfying. The dressing is where things get interesting — a golden blend of turmeric, cumin, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil that coats every ingredient with warm, citrusy depth. Because every component here is a whole, unprocessed ingredient, you never have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden preservatives sneaking into your meal. Fresh parsley and optional torn mint lift the whole thing with a clean, garden-fresh finish that makes it taste far more elaborate than it actually is. It holds up beautifully in the fridge, so it's just as good packed for lunch the next day as it is served straight from the bowl.
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4 servings
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly torn (optional)
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 ½ lemons)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, and minced garlic until fully combined.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
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