Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Bursting with protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for picnics or light meals, it’s as delightful to eat as it is easy to prepare. Enjoy this refreshing salad chilled or at room temperature for a vibrant addition to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and dried oregano.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for about an hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg