🥗 Chickpea Salad Delight 🥗

📢 "Get Fresh with Every Bite! A Healthy Delight for Everyone's Appetite!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
2. Add the freshly chopped parsley to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well mixed.
5. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 200
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an extra protein boost, add some feta cheese or grilled chicken.
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it perfect for meal prep.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 0 minutes | Serving: 4

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