Healthy
Chickpea Salad with Tomato & Cucumber
This refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired salad comes together in minutes for an easy summer lunch or dinner. Crisp cucumber and juicy tomato create the perfect base for protein-packed chickpeas and briny olives, while fresh lemon juice and cumin brighten every bite.
This refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired salad comes together in minutes for an easy summer lunch or dinner. Crisp cucumber and juicy tomato create the perfect base for protein-packed chickpeas and briny olives, while fresh lemon juice and cumin brighten every bite.
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
- ¼ cup pitted green olives
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ whole-wheat pita
Directions:
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and ground cumin together in a medium bowl.
Add the tomato, cucumber, chickpeas, and olives.
Season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
Serve with the whole-wheat pita.
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 14 g
- Fiber: 14 g
