Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the heartiness of chickpeas with vibrant, fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at gatherings, this salad bursts with Mediterranean flavors thanks to fresh herbs, olives, and tangy feta. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or enjoying on hot summer days. Simply mix all the ingredients for a refreshing salad that not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides a protein-packed meal.
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
- Prepare the chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold water, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the mini cucumbers, red onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and halve the little tomatoes. Add these to the bowl with the chickpeas.
- Finely chop the fresh oregano and parsley; sprinkle into the bowl along with Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic to create the dressing. Pour it over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is well-coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg