Salads like this one and my Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing are easy to whip up and don’t require any cooking, and come together in 15 minutes. I also like adding avocado slices to this salad to make it healthier. Check my favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad from my blog. For the weekly meal-prep, I usually cook chickpeas using the pressure cooker in big batches and then freeze the cooked chickpeas in 1.5-2 cups quantity and use them in recipes instead of canned chickpeas. If you are using canned chickpeas, it takes only a few minutes to make this salad as there is no cooking. If you love Lentils & Beans and are looking for more Instant Pot Indian Recipes? Here are my 22+ Instant Pot lentils & Beans Recipes you must try.
Why you’ll love this Indian Chickpea Salad
It’s protein-packed, nut-free, vegetarian, and vegan/dairy-free. It’s super refreshing with fresh flavors. It fills you up – satisfying! It’s easy to make! It uses healthy ingredients! great for lunch, potlucks, and picnics.
Ingredients for Chickpea Salad Recipe
Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans): You can use canned or cooked chickpeas. If using canned, then drain and rinse it. I have cooked the dried chickpeas using Instant Pot Chickpeas method. Cucumber: I prefer Persian cucumber or English cucumbers in salads. But, you can use any type of cucumber you have in hand. Tomatoes: I used de-seeded diced Roma tomatoes, but grape or cherry tomatoes work great too. Onion: red onion works best in salads, so that’s what I used. Herbs: I used cilantro (coriander leaves), but feel free to use dill leaves or parsley, or any other fresh herbs you have. Make sure to chop them just before using them for maximum freshness. Olive oil: Good quality extra virgin olive oil works best. Lime juice: I used the juice of half a lime. Feel free to increase or decrease according to your preference. Seasoning: salt, black pepper
How to Make Chickpea Cucumber Salad
Add chickpeas, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro to a large bowl. Then drizzle some olive oil, squeeze fresh lime juice, and add seasonings like salt and ground black pepper. Toss everything well and serve chickpea cucumber tomato salad immediately.
What To Serve with Chickpeas Salad?
This chickpea salad is hearty, wholesome can be served as a main. It can also be served as a side dish, with roasted veggies, soup, or sandwiches.
Meal Prep and Storage
Make-Ahead: You can cook the chickpeas and prep the veggies and herbs the night before serving. When you are ready to serve, mix the salad ingredients with the dressing. Storage: Leftover chickpea salad will last in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days when stored in an airtight container or mason jar.
Popular Substitutions & Additions
Cheese: Add baby mozzarella cheese just before serving. You may also use feta or cottage cheese. Make it Spicier: add freshly chopped jalapeño pepper or red chili flakes. Other Veggies: add hearty veggies of your choice like roasted sweet potatoes or butternut squash, bell pepper, and lettuce. Other fresh herbs: Try fresh parsley, mint, or dill. Add some diced avocado. Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats. Add it right before serving to prevent them from browning. Protein: Chickpeas can be substituted with other canned beans like black beans or white beans. Add nuts: Add toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts for some nice crunch. Oil-Free: make this oil-free chickpea salad by skipping oil to the dressing. It still tastes delicious!
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