Tomato Chickpea Salad - Vegan Recipes - Youtube

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame offers a similar texture with more protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is rich in healthy fats.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds a milder flavor.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a fresh tang.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander.

Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Dice the cucumber and red onion finely.

Finely chop the parsley leaves and stems.

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.

Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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