Description
Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavor. This refreshing salad combines crunchy vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty lemon juice, making it the perfect addition to any meal. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing side at gatherings. Packed with protein and fiber, this salad will keep you satisfied while showcasing a colorful medley of fresh ingredients that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red onion thinly. Add all veggies to the bowl with chickpeas.
- Crumble feta cheese over the mixture and add chopped parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice on top and drizzle with olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently until well combined.
- Optional: Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg