Capsaicin Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(14)

Capsaicin Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

This bright, herb-forward salad is packed with hearty chickpeas, tender artichoke hearts, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes — all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that feels fresh and satisfying without a single drop of heat. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, salads like this can be tricky since so many dressings and seasoning blends sneak in chili powder or hot sauce, but every element here is naturally warming rather than spicy. The turmeric and cumin bring earthy depth, the lime juice adds brightness, and the fresh cilantro and parsley make the whole bowl feel alive. Skipping the optional red pepper flakes keeps it completely capsaicin free while losing absolutely nothing in terms of flavor. A short rest before serving lets the chickpeas soak up all that garlicky, citrusy dressing, which means every bite is more flavorful than the last. Finish it with a handful of crunchy pumpkin seeds and you have a dish that works equally well as a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing side.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 english cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped

For the dressing

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground turmeric
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omitted
crushed red pepper

For serving

¼ cup dry-roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, cumin, turmeric, garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using, until fully combined and slightly emulsified.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

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