Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish packed with protein and vibrant flavors. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The combination of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing makes it a standout salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Salad:
Dressing:
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Add diced avocado or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- This salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it an ideal meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
