Yeast Free Chickpea Salad with Cucumber and Tomato
This vibrant, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive but comes together with almost zero effort. Hearty chickpeas meet crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sharp red onion, all tossed in a bright lemon and olive oil dressing that's spiked with turmeric and cumin for a warm, earthy depth. Because the dressing is built entirely from fresh lemon juice, spices, and good olive oil, there's no vinegar or fermented ingredient in sight — making it a genuinely satisfying option when yeast and its byproducts need to stay off the plate. Fresh parsley and optional torn mint keep every bite feeling clean and lively rather than heavy. It holds up beautifully in the fridge, so you can make it ahead and let the flavors meld even further before serving. Whether you're packing lunch or pulling together a quick weeknight side, this salad delivers big flavor without any of the usual label-reading stress.
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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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