Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with protein and vibrant flavors. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad:
- 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Main Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced avocado, roasted red peppers, or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- This salad is great for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
