Chickpea Peach Salad with Honey Lime Dressing Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring sweet peaches, savory chickpeas, and a tangy honey-lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 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)
For the Dressing:
- 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
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the lime juice, honey, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced peaches, thinly sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped fresh mint leaves. Add the crumbled feta cheese if using.
- Add Dressing: Pour the honey-lime dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Vegan Option: Omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative. Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- Make Ahead: Prepare salad components and dressing separately; combine just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
