Lebanese Chickpea and Herb Salad with Sumac Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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A refreshing chickpea salad tossed with fresh parsley, mint, and a bright sumac and lemon dressing for a vibrant Middle Eastern side. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh mint leaves 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 250 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
1 medium, diced cucumber
2 medium, diced tomatoes
2 tsp sumac powder
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 clove, minced garlic clove

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups drained canned chickpeas, 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 3 thinly sliced green onions, 1 medium diced cucumber, and 2 medium diced tomatoes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp sumac powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 minced garlic clove until well emulsified.
Step 3: Pour the sumac dressing over the chickpea and herb mixture and toss gently to combine, coating all ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Let the salad rest for 15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.