Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad bursting with fresh vegetables, crumbled feta, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
Feel free to prepare the salad a few hours in advance for better flavor integration. If storing leftovers, keep the dressing separate to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, chickpeas, Mediterranean, vegan options, healthy, quick dish