Healthy and Simple Salad - Pakistani/Indian Cooking with Atiya

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Both alternatives provide similar protein content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas.

Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into small pieces.

Finely chop the parsley and add it to the bowl.

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas and chopped vegetables.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss everything together until well mixed.

Let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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