Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish bursting with flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like chickpeas, cucumbers, and tomatoes, this salad offers a delightful crunch and zesty taste that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and versatile for meal prep or gatherings, it’s a must-try recipe that combines healthiness with deliciousness in every bite.
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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and parsley.
- Crumble feta cheese over the vegetable mix.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are combined. Let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg