Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish packed with protein and veggies. The combination of chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and feta tossed in a zesty dressing makes it a perfect side or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use plant-based feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
