Description
Tangerine Spiced Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines the sweetness of fresh tangerines with protein-packed chickpeas and crunchy vegetables. Bursting with flavor from warm spices like cumin and paprika, this salad is perfect for any occasion, whether as a refreshing side or a light main dish. Easy to prepare and customizable, it?s sure to be a hit at gatherings or as a delightful weekday meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium fresh tangerines, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and drain well.
- In a bowl, combine diced cucumber and red onion.
- Add tangerine segments; squeeze in extra juice from any leftover segments.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the chickpeas and veggie mixture with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg