Spicy Chickpea Salad (Print Version)
A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish combining tender chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a kick of heat for a satisfying plant-based meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 avocado, diced (optional)
→ Spicy Dressing
07 - 3 tbsp olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp hot sauce (or sriracha)
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp cumin
12 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and avocado if using.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking time
- Packed with protein and fiber to keep you full for hours
- Endlessly customizable with whatever vegetables you have on hand
- Budget friendly and perfect for meal prep
02 -
- Each serving provides 8 grams of plant based protein
- Can be prepared up to 3 days ahead for easy meal planning
- Contains 8 grams of fiber per serving nearly one third of your daily needs
03 -
- Double rinse your chickpeas to remove excess starch and prevent a cloudy appearance in the final dish
- Make extra dressing and reserve some to refresh the salad if eating as leftovers
- For a creamier texture lightly mash about 14 of the chickpeas before combining with other ingredients