No-Cook Chickpea Salad with Lemon and Dill

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A refreshing, protein-packed salad made with mashed chickpeas, lemon, and fresh dill, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Canned chickpeas, Lemon, Fresh dill 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 300 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 lemon juiced and zested, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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