Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

This carrot and chickpea salad recipe was given to me by a neighbor many years ago. It’s a refreshing and different spin on a carrot salad.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped white onion

Directions

Step 1
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion; toss to coat.

Recipe Tips

You can use red or green onions instead of white.Salad can be eaten immediately or kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239
Calories
12g
Fat
30g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Sodium483mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars3g
Protein6g
Vitamin C14mg 69%
Calcium62mg 5%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium390mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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