Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Zesty Tangerine Spiced Chickpea Salad! Perfectly balanced with the sweetness of tangerines and the earthiness of chickpeas, this vibrant salad is not only refreshing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for summer barbecues or light weeknight dinners, it’s a colorful dish that will impress your guests while delighting your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe tangerines, juiced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Cut the tangerines in half and juice them into a bowl.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop fresh cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, tangerine juice, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice; sprinkle cumin powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Gently stir until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg