Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad
Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines crunchy chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches, this salad bursts with flavor and nutrients. Easy to prepare and highly adaptable, enjoy it as a standalone meal or a side dish alongside grilled meats. Celebrate healthy eating without compromising on taste with this delightful recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (approximately 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas and chopped vegetables. Squeeze in fresh lime juice and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle in chili powder and add salt to taste.
- Toss everything until well combined. Cover and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Before serving, give the salad another toss. Optionally add more lime juice or cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg