Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make dish packed with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light main course.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or use a dairy-free alternative.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great as a meal prep option or potluck side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
