Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is everything you want in a plant-based meal ā bold, satisfying, and packed with texture from creamy chickpeas, tender artichoke hearts, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes. The dressing is where the magic happens: fresh lime juice and zest, ground cumin, a touch of turmeric, and a whisper of red pepper flakes come together into something tangy, warm, and just a little addictive. Folding in generous handfuls of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley at the end keeps the herbs vibrant and fragrant rather than wilted. That short 10-minute rest before serving is a small but important step ā it gives the chickpeas and vegetables time to soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing so every bite is fully flavored. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. It comes together entirely from pantry staples and fresh produce, with zero animal protein needed to make it feel complete and filling. Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, this salad holds up beautifully and only gets better as it sits.
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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
- Ā½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Ā½ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- Ā¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- Ā¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- Ā½ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
- Ā¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For serving
- Ā¼ 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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