Walnut Free Cilantro-Lime Chickpea & Artichoke Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is the kind of dish that makes you want to eat more vegetables without any convincing. Chickpeas and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base, while cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion bring color and crunch to every forkful. The dressing is where things really come alive ā a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, lime zest, cumin, and turmeric that coats everything in warm, citrusy flavor with just a hint of heat if you add the red pepper flakes. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley are folded in at the end so they 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 even better than it looks. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally built around wholesome pantry staples and fresh produce ā no swaps or substitutions needed. Finish it with a scatter of pumpkin seeds for a satisfying crunch, and you've got a stunning, crowd-pleasing bowl that works as a light lunch or an easy side.
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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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