Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-packed chickpeas with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or picnic fare. Bursting with colors and flavors, this salad is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces), 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 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3.5 ounces feta cheese (packed in oil & herbs if possible)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the cucumbers, red onion, oregano, parsley, red bell pepper, and tomatoes into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand or add additional ingredients like artichokes or spinach for more variety. For enhanced flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.