Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a delightful, vibrant dish that bursts with fresh flavors and textures. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with an array of colorful vegetables and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 2 mini cucumbers (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup little tomatoes (cut into halves)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 3.5 ounces feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Chop the cucumbers, red onion, oregano, parsley, red bell pepper, and tomatoes; add to the mixing bowl.
- In the same bowl, mix in olive oil, lemon juice, and minced garlic; toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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