Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Ready in 15 Mins

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.

Start by preparing the dressing with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and 2 tablespoons honey to the olive oil.

Mix in 2 tablespoons lemon juice to the dressing.

Chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion for the salad.

Remove the seeds from the tomato before chopping.

Soak the chopped onion in water for a while to reduce its sharpness before adding it to the salad.

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, tomato, and onion.

Add the boiled chickpeas that were soaked overnight and pressure-cooked.

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and mix well.

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