Quick and Easy Carrot and Chickpea Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Carrot and chickpea salad tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette is a quick and easy salad for lunch or side dish for dinner.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped white onion

Directions

1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Add carrots, chickpeas, parsley, and onion; toss to coat.