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.

Bahraini Spiced Chickpea Salad

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomato, parsley, and mint.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. 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