Seed Oil Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is exactly the kind of dish that makes you forget you're eating something genuinely good for you. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, layered with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion for a satisfying mix of textures in every bite. The dressing is where things really come alive ā extra virgin olive oil whisked with fresh lime juice, cumin, turmeric, and garlic creates something tangy, earthy, and just a little bold. Avoiding industrially processed seed oils can feel tricky when so many bottled dressings rely on canola, soybean, or sunflower oil as their base, but here every drop of fat comes from cold-pressed olive oil, so you know exactly what you're getting. A short rest before serving lets the chickpeas soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing, which makes the flavors noticeably deeper and more cohesive. A handful of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds scattered over the top adds a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that ties everything together. It works beautifully as a standalone lunch or alongside grilled proteins, and it holds up well if you want to make it ahead.
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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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