Chickpea Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs

Name: Chickpea Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas; 2 tablespoons fresh basil; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic; ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese; to taste kosher salt

A refreshing Mediterranean-style salad combining protein-rich chickpeas with fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 can chickpeas
•2 tablespoons fresh basil
•2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley
•2 tablespoons lemon juice
•4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
•1 clove garlic
•⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
•to taste kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped fresh basil, chopped Italian parsley, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and pressed garlic clove in medium bowl. Add grated Parmesan cheese and toss gently to blend all ingredients thoroughly. Season chickpea salad to taste with coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: Chickpea salad can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.
15 min