Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that embodies the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean region. Packed with crisp vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light meal any day of the week. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite for gatherings and meal preps alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by washing and dicing the cucumber and halving the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg