Description
This Harissa-Spiced Chickpea Salad is a protein-packed dish featuring chickpeas, fresh veggies, and a spicy harissa dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salad:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Harissa Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, harissa paste, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Adjust harissa for a milder or spicier taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 per serving
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg