Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Name: Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped white onion

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This carrot and chickpea salad recipe was given to me by a neighbor many years ago. It's a refreshing and different spin on a carrot salad.

Recipe by manella

Updated on January 12, 2023

close up view of Carrot and Chickpea Salad garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped white onion

Directions

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion; toss to coat.

Cook's Note:

You don't have to use white onion. You can use red or green onions instead.

It can be eaten as-is or refrigerated for a while. Keeps in the fridge for 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239	Calories
12g	Fat
30g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 483mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 14mg	69%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 390mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.