Chickpea salad is a unique contribution to the non-leafy green salads inventory. Unlike some other salads out there that are usually treated as a side dish, this beany filled delight gets to be an entrée. It has everything you want in a main dish – it’s full of protein, fiber, satiating, and works well with other dishes. It is also perfect for vegans and vegetarians and can be served cold, so you can eat this almost any time of the day and for any meal.
Health Benefits
Chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans have the same health befits common to many other legumes. They are rich non-meat sources of protein and fiber, two elements that your body needs to function properly. The protein helps to build, and repair cells and the fiber helps to improve your digestion. Together, they also serve to help you lose weight thanks to being naturally satiating and energy sources that take a long time to break down.
Ingredients
15 oz chickpeas – drained
1/2 onion – chopped
1/2 cucumber – sliced
1 small tomato – chopped
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
How To Make Chickpea Salad
- Combine balsamic vinegar, tomato, chickpeas, onion, cucumber, and red wine vinegar in a medium bowl.
- Mix thoroughly and serve.
- Combine balsamic vinegar, tomato, chickpeas, onion, cucumber, and red wine vinegar in a medium bowl.
- Mix thoroughly and serve.
Trivia
The chickpea is also known as the Egyptian pea.