Chickpea Peach Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
A refreshing summer salad that combines sweet peaches, hearty chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and fresh mint with a tangy-sweet honey lime dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, picnic side, or colorful addition to any warm-weather meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce / 425g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 ripe peaches, pitted and diced
1/2 cup (75g) red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (75g) cucumber, diced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (30g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)
3 tablespoons (45ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons (30ml) honey
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, peaches, red onion, cucumber, mint leaves, and feta (if using).
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately, or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Swap peaches for nectarines or mango for a tropical twist.
Add arugula or spinach for extra greens.
Omit feta and replace honey with maple syrup or agave for a vegan version.
Top with toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days; keep dressing separate for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
