Prep time: 30 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Article reading time: 3 minutes
If you’re seeking a healthy, budget-friendly, and tasty choice, this Mediterranean chickpea salad is just what you need!
It blends fresh, light ingredients, making it a great option for a quick lunch or a light, balanced dinner.
Best of all? It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free—great for various dietary needs!
Ingredients:
500g chickpeas
2 medium red onions
1 large Japanese cucumber
3 large Roma tomatoes
2 sprigs of mint
Olive oil to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and seasoning to taste
Method of preparation:
- Cook the chickpeas in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover 4 fingers above the grains.
- Once it starts to pressure, cook for 10–15 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Drain the water and let it cool naturally.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and onions into small chunks.
- Combine them with the cooled chickpeas and drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, and your choice of seasonings.
- Add chopped mint and refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.
Additional information:
For extra flavor, try adding grated carrot, olives, or yellow bell pepper.
If mint is unavailable, you can replace it with parsley, chives, or basil.
For an elegant touch, serve the salad on a layer of lettuce leaves.
Enjoy this Mediterranean chickpea salad and try different variations to bring freshness to your daily meals!
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