Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delightful crunch of fresh vegetables with the hearty goodness of chickpeas. This salad is perfect for any occasion, from summer cookouts to quick lunches. Bursting with flavor and color, it features a zesty dressing that ties all the ingredients together, making every bite a mini-vacation to the Mediterranean. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad will impress your friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse canned chickpeas under cold water. Chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas and all chopped vegetables. Toss gently until well mixed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg