Lemony Chickpea Salad
This Lemony Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, zesty dish that bursts with fresh flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, it’s ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked and drained)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard or more, to taste
- a few tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried cumin or so
- juice & zest of 1 small lemon
- generous pinches salt and pepper
- 2-3 radishes, chopped
- few handfuls chopped crunchy lettuce (such as romaine)
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- a few pinches red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together chickpeas, dijon mustard, olive oil, cumin, lemon, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- For best flavor, let that all sit together for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Toss in the rest of the chopped veggies.
- Taste and adjust seasonings -- adding more salt, pepper, lemon, dijon, to your liking.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!