Easy No-Cook Meals: Quick & Delicious
A vibrant and healthy no-cook salad bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors. It's quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy schedules, light lunches, or refreshing dinners, especially on warm days.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 0.0 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.0 cup fresh mint chopped
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional)
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately or chill for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after sitting for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. You can add grilled chicken, crumbled feta cheese, or Kalamata olives for extra protein and flavor. Serve in lettuce cups, with pita bread, or as a delightful side dish.