No Lettuce Salad
This easy no lettuce salad is packed with cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, peppers, and a tangy homemade dressing for a crunchy meal prep salad or summer side dish.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sweet onion thinly sliced
- 2 bell peppers thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup banana peppers
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas rinsed and drained
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove finely minced or microplaned
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, banana peppers, and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Notes
- Dry the vegetables well. This prevents the salad from getting watery.
- Thinly slice the vegetables. This ensures the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the dressing to taste. Add more vinegar or honey if desired.
- Let it rest. The salad tastes even better after sitting for 15-30 minutes.
- Store leftovers chilled. It's the perfect easy meal prep salad.
- Make it more filling. Add grilled chicken, feta, salami, or tuna.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1496IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
