Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(14)

Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat your vegetables — and then go back for seconds. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, while cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red onion bring color and crunch to every forkful. The dressing is where the magic really happens: a zesty whisk of fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and turmeric that coats everything in warm, citrusy flavor with just a little heat from optional red pepper flakes. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley get folded in at the end so the herbs stay vibrant and fragrant rather than wilting into the mix. A short rest before serving lets the chickpeas soak up all that bold dressing, making the whole salad taste like it's been marinating for hours. Optional pumpkin seeds scattered on top add a satisfying, nutty crunch without any of the tree-nut concerns that can make salads like this tricky to navigate. It works beautifully as a light lunch, a side at a summer cookout, or meal-prepped ahead for the week.

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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)

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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