Soy Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(14)

Soy Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together with almost no effort. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, while cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and red onion add color and crunch in every bite. The dressing is where things really sing — fresh lime juice and zest, ground cumin, a touch of turmeric, and minced garlic all whisked together with olive oil into something tangy, warm, and deeply satisfying. A generous handful of cilantro and flat-leaf parsley folded in at the end keeps everything tasting fresh and vibrant rather than heavy. Soy can sneak into a surprising number of store-bought dressings and canned goods, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, making this a genuinely stress-free option. Letting the salad rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a big difference, giving the chickpeas time to soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing. A scatter of dry-roasted pumpkin seeds on top adds a satisfying crunch that takes the whole bowl over the edge.

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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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