Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a fresh, flavorful, and protein-packed salad featuring chickpeas, crisp vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s a quick and healthy option for lunch, a side, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, parsley, and feta cheese if using.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Use canned chickpeas for convenience or cook dried chickpeas from scratch.Omit feta for a vegan version.Add fresh herbs like mint or dill for extra flavor.Best served cold or at room temperature.Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
