Diabetes-friendly lunch

Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mena
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 large cucumber (diced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced); ½ cup parsley (chopped); ¼ cup mint (chopped); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon (juiced); ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

A refreshing salad with chickpeas, cucumber, and a lemony dressing.

Prep 15 minServes 4

Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Nutrition per serving

28g

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Fat

200

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 large cucumber (diced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
½ cup parsley (chopped)
¼ cup mint (chopped)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon (juiced)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

1
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
4
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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