Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad that combines vibrant vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipe, quick meal