Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this refreshing Zesty Tangerine Spiced Chickpea Salad. Juicy tangerines mingle with crunchy chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and vibrant spices, creating a delightful dish perfect for summer picnics or easy weeknight dinners. This salad is not just a feast for the palate but also a visually stunning centerpiece that will have your guests asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 fresh tangerines, segmented
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water until clean. Pat dry and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the red bell pepper and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Peel and segment the tangerines; zest one if desired for extra flavor.
- In the mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced vegetables, tangerine segments, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and paprika. Toss until well combined.
- Top with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg