Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, it can be made in just 15 minutes and easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy it as a side or a light main course that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg