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Lemon Herb Chickpea Toss

Easy Lemon Herb Chickpea Toss for a Refreshing Homemade Boost

This Lemon Herb Chickpea Toss combines zesty lemon and fresh herbs for a nutritious and vibrant dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Base
  • 1 can Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice to taste
Herb Medley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
Flavor Boosters
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 medium Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Finely chop parsley, cilantro, and dill until they total about ½ cup.
  4. In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas with the dressing until coated.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped herbs and any optional add-ins.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Garnish with extra chopped parsley or feta before serving. Rinse chickpeas well and dry them properly for best texture.