This is the healthy lunch or brunch salad we make over and over. It’s full of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions, and Chickpeas. It’s easy to make, fresh, crunchy, flavorful, and always finish with an egg on top. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch option, it’s an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy a delicious vegetarian dish.
Choosing salads for lunch not only increases vegetable intake but also lets you experiment with various dressings, enhancing the overall dining experience. Whether you’re focused on weight management, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, or simply enjoying a delicious and nutritious meal, opting for a well-balanced salad aligns with the broader trend of making mindful and health-conscious decisions about your diet.
To make Cucumber Chickpeas and Egg Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb mix
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Slices of sourdough bread (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare Ingredients: Dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix the diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
Add Italian Herbs: Sprinkle the Italian herb mix over the salad ingredients for added flavor.
Drizzle Olive Oil: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and a pinch of salt. Drizzle this dressing over the salad.
Toss and Season: Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined. Add salt to taste.
Add Chopped Eggs: Add the chopped hard-boiled eggs to the salad, gently folding them in as the final ingredient.
Chill (Optional): If time allows, refrigerate the salad for about 15-30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the salad cool.
Serve: Place the Egg Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas on individual plates alongside or on top of the sourdough bread slices.
Garnish (Optional): Optionally, garnish the salad with extra parsley before serving.
This vibrant and protein-packed salad is ready to be enjoyed as a delicious and wholesome meal. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other favorite vegetables or adjusting the herbs to suit your taste preferences.
Enjoy!