Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with flavor. This colorful salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side at your next barbecue, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. With its bright hues and fragrant aromas, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber (preferably English), diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, parsley, and feta cheese (if using). Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg