Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish? This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is your answer! Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this easy-to-make salad combines hearty chickpeas with crisp vegetables and fresh herbs. Perfect for casual lunches, festive gatherings, or as a filling side dish, it’s both satisfying and versatile. You can serve it on its own, pair it with grilled meats, or even stuff it into pitas for a delightful wrap. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic option for busy weeknights or impromptu get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 mini cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup little tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) (cut into halves)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3.5 ounces feta (packed in oil & herbs if possible)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Chop mini cucumbers, red onion, oregano, parsley, red bell pepper, and little tomatoes. Add all chopped ingredients to the bowl with chickpeas.
- In a small bowl or directly in the salad bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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