Mexican Chickpea Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This Mexican chickpea salad is one of my go to recipes when I need something fresh and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Since there's no cooking involved, you can have it ready in just twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. Chickpeas are packed with protein and fiber, so this dish keeps you full and energized long after you eat it. The combination of fresh lime juice, cumin, and cilantro brings authentic Mexican flavors to your table without any fuss, and it's incredibly budget friendly too. It's become my favorite way to get a healthy meal on the table fast.
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Ingredients
- 400chickpeas
- 200 gdiced tomatoes
- 150 gred onion
- 100 gcucumber
- 100 gred bell pepper
- 20 gcoriander(dried)
- 10 gcumin(ground)
- 5 gchili powder(dried)
- 100 mllime juice
- 150 mlolive oil
- 2 gsalt(to taste)
- 1 gblack pepper(to taste)
- 20 gfresh cilantro(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
Tip: Mix well to combine all the vegetables.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the coriander, cumin, and chili powder.
Tip: Add the spice blend to the bowl with the vegetables.
- 3
Squeeze the lime juice over the salad and sprinkle the olive oil on top.
Tip: This will help bring all the flavors together.
- 4
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 5
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
Tip: This will add a fresh and herbal flavor to the salad.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tip: This will help the salad to chill and the flavors to come together.
- 7
Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Tip: This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal or as a side dish for any meal.
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