Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Bursting with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this salad is dressed in a zesty blend of lemon juice and olive oil. Topped with creamy feta cheese and fresh parsley, each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or picnic favorite, this salad is also incredibly versatile—feel free to add olives or avocado for extra richness. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Enjoy it chilled for an even more refreshing experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until well combined.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg