Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad that is heart-healthy and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- If using, add the feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg