Spiced Chickpea & Herb Salad with Sumac Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A protein-packed, refreshing salad featuring garlicky chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy sumac dressing that's ready in 10 minutes. This Middle Eastern-inspired salad recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs chickpeas, fresh parsley, fresh mint 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 320 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: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained chickpeas
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
1/2 cup, diced cucumber
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp sumac
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) rinsed and drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, 1/4 cup finely chopped mint, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/2 cup diced cucumber.
Step 2: Whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp sumac, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until evenly coated, then fold in 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.