Steamed Chickpea and Herb Salad with Lemon Dressing

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A refreshing salad combining tender steamed chickpeas with fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette, perfect for light lunches or café-style gatherings. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs chickpeas (canned, drained), fresh parsley (chopped), fresh mint (chopped) 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 180 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 Cook: 6 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 1/2 cups of drained chickpeas into a steamer basket over boiling water, cover, and steam for 6 minutes until warmed through and tender.
  2. Step 2: While steaming, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp ground cumin in a bowl until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: After steaming, transfer chickpeas to a mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion. Pour the lemon dressing over and toss gently to combine all flavors.
  4. Step 4: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.

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