High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is everything you want in a warm-weather dish ā hearty chickpeas, tender artichoke hearts, crisp cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes all tossed in a zesty lime and cumin dressing that genuinely makes you want to eat the whole bowl. The dressing is whisked together from scratch using olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric, so there's zero chance of sneaking in any unwanted sweeteners the way bottled dressings so often do. That's the real win here: every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with no processed shortcuts that could introduce hidden corn-derived additives. A handful of fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley folded in at the end keeps the flavors lively and clean, and letting the salad rest for ten minutes before serving gives the chickpeas time to soak up all that tangy, spiced dressing. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch and makes it feel just a little more special. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a side for grilled proteins, or an easy make-ahead dish that 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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