Chickpea Peach Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
A refreshing summer salad made with juicy peaches, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber, red onion, fresh mint, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a tangy-sweet honey lime dressing. Light, colorful, and satisfying, perfect as a side or light main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 ripe peaches, sliced or diced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, peaches, red onion, cucumber, and mint.
- Add crumbled feta, if desired.
- Pour the honey-lime dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
- Swap peaches for nectarines, plums, or mango for a twist.
- Use basil or cilantro instead of mint for a different herbal note.
- Add arugula or baby spinach for more greens.
- Replace feta with goat cheese or a plant-based alternative.
- For crunch, toss in toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
