Garden Herb and Chickpea Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining fresh garden herbs, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty lemon dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1/4 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, and 1/4 small finely chopped red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl, tossing gently to mix.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated and vibrant.
5. Step 5: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow flavors to meld.