Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining chickpeas, peaches, and a sweet honey lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (425g)
- 2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (75g)
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (75g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) (30g)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed (45ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced peaches, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped fresh mint leaves. If using, add the crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- For the best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Substitute feta cheese with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
- Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chickpea Peach Salad, Honey Lime Dressing, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad