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Healthy Lemon Vinaigrette Chickpea Salad Easy Recipe with Cucumber and Red Onion

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A fresh, bright, and simple chickpea salad tossed with cucumber, red onion, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced (seedless if preferred)
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Veggies (10 minutes): Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and pat dry with a paper towel. Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder flavor is desired, then drain well.
  2. Make the Lemon Vinaigrette (5 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined and slightly thickened.
  3. Toss the Salad (3 minutes): Combine chickpeas, cucumber, and red onion in a mixing bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over and gently toss until evenly coated.
  4. Add Fresh Herbs & Final Seasoning (2 minutes): Stir in chopped parsley or cilantro. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Add extra lemon juice if desired.
  5. Chill or Serve Immediately: Serve right away or chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir before serving.

Notes

Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to remove canned taste. Soak red onion slices in cold water to mellow sharpness. Pat cucumbers dry to avoid watery salad. Adjust acidity and sweetness to taste. Salad is best served chilled or at room temperature and should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Drain excess liquid before serving leftovers.

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