Spicy Chickpea Salad

This vibrant and flavorful salad is packed with protein and spice, perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. The combination of roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing makes it a refreshing dish.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. 3. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until crispy. 4. In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and lemon juice. 5. Once the chickpeas are done, let them cool slightly and then add to the salad mixture. 6. Toss everything together and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cucumber, diced 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh parsley for garnish