Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad. Bursting with protein-packed chickpeas, creamy feta, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, this salad is drizzled with a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing that ties it all together. Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or as a delightful addition to potlucks and meal prep, this nutritious recipe makes healthy eating both easy and delicious. With its bright colors and satisfying textures, it’s sure to please everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh parsley and mint (chopped)
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly; pat dry.
- Chop the red onion finely. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and slice the Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas with chopped vegetables. Add crumbled feta cheese along with chopped herbs.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg