Dairy Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is everything you want in a warm-weather bowl ā hearty chickpeas, tender artichoke hearts, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that pulls the whole thing together. The dressing is built entirely from olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric, so there's no dairy hiding anywhere in it. That's actually one of the things that makes this salad so satisfying ā the bold, tangy vinaigrette does all the heavy lifting that cream or cheese might otherwise handle. A generous handful of fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley folded in at the end keeps every bite tasting clean and vibrant. Letting the salad rest for ten minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the chickpeas time to soak up all that citrusy goodness. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a welcome crunch and a little extra protein if you want it. It works beautifully as a standalone lunch or as a side that can hold its own next to just about anything off the grill.
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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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