Pescatarian Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This vibrant, plant-forward salad is the kind of bowl that makes you feel good just looking at it ā and even better after the first bite. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, while cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion bring freshness and crunch in every forkful. The dressing is where the magic really happens: a bright, citrusy blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and turmeric that comes together into something bold and deeply savory. A generous handful of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley folded in at the end keeps the herbs vibrant rather than wilted, and that short 10-minute rest lets the chickpeas soak up every bit of flavor before you serve. If you want a little extra texture and nuttiness, a scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds over the top is absolutely worth it. The whole thing comes together in one large bowl with no cooking required, making it an effortless option for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish. It's proof that eating without meat doesn't mean sacrificing satisfaction ā this salad is filling, flavorful, and genuinely exciting to eat.
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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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