Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This salad combines hearty chickpeas with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and tangy feta cheese, making it a nutritious and satisfying option for any meal. Perfect as a light lunch, a side at dinner, or even as a snack, this dish can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Its versatility means it pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. Not only is it quick to make, but it also holds up well in the fridge for easy meal prep throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 mini cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup little tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3.5 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold water.
- Chop cucumbers, red onion, red bell pepper, and halve the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces; add to a large salad bowl with chickpeas.
- Chop fresh oregano and parsley; mix into the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg