Description
A vibrant and refreshing Everything Bagel Bean Salad that combines chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful everything bagel seasoning dressing for a quick and healthy meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley thoroughly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, everything bagel seasoning, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients, then toss everything together to evenly coat with the dressing.
- Allow Flavors to Meld: Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to merge and enhance the taste.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a light meal or side dish.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook your own for a fresher taste.
- Letting the salad rest enhances the flavors by allowing the seasoning to penetrate the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be found at most grocery stores or made at home by combining poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
