Description
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is fresh, healthy, and full of vibrant flavors. Made with crisp vegetables, creamy chickpeas, feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing, it is perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place chickpeas in a large bowl.
- Add cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
- Add olives and feta cheese.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle parsley and let rest before serving.
Notes
Rinse chickpeas well before using. Let salad rest for better flavor. Keep dressing separate if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg