Bahraini Spiced Chickpea Salad
This Bahraini Spiced Chickpea Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. The combination of warm spices and fresh ingredients makes this salad a flavorful and satisfying option.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomato, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking method
- No Cooking Required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 9g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small mixing bowl
Tools
Whisk Sharp knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bahraini Spiced Chickpea Salad as a side dish with grilled meats or as a light lunch on its own.
Tips & tricks
For added flavor, you can add a sprinkle of sumac or a drizzle of pomegranate molasses on top of the salad before serving.
Cost
$5