Description
This vibrant Mediterranean chickpea feta salad combines protein-packed chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and creamy feta cheese in just 10 minutes. Infused with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, it serves as a perfect side or main dish for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this salad brings the sun-soaked flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes in half and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; pour over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently until everything is well coated. Serve immediately or chill for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg