Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant salad combining protein-packed chickpeas with fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and olives, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients on the counter.
- Prepare the vegetables by combining chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, and olives in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Dress the salad with the dressing and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This salad can be made in advance, and it gets better as the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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