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Chickpea Arugula Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing

Chickpea Arugula Salad with Zesty Lemon Dijon Dressing Delight

Chickpea Arugula Salad with Lemon Dijon Dressing is a vibrant dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups Arugula washed and dried
  • 1 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 large Cucumber diced
For the Dressing
  • 1 each Lemon (juice and zest) fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin) high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup (or honey)
  • to taste Salt and Pepper for seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas, wash and dry arugula, thinly slice onion, halve tomatoes, and dice cucumber.
  2. Make dressing: Whisk lemon juice and zest, mustard, and maple syrup together, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking.
  3. Combine salad: Fold chickpeas, arugula, onion, tomatoes, and cucumber together in a large bowl.
  4. Dress salad: Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning as needed. Add toasted nuts or feta cheese for extra flavor just before serving.

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