Tree Nut Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(14)

Tree Nut Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

This vibrant, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that looks like you spent hours on it but comes together with nothing more than a whisk and a big mixing bowl. 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 the magic really happens — bright lime juice and zest, warm cumin, golden turmeric, and a hit of garlic all emulsify into something bold and craveable. A generous handful of fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley gets folded in at the end so the herbs stay vibrant rather than wilting into the mix. That short rest period before serving is worth every minute, giving the chickpeas time to soak up all that citrusy, spiced dressing. Every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Finish it with a scatter of pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a salad that holds its own as a full meal.

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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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