Description
A light and wholesome salad that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean markets, featuring hearty chickpeas and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas: Start by rinsing the canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and starch.
- Chop the veggies: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure everything is coated.
- Chill and serve: Allow the salad to sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors, then serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For maximum flavor, prepare your salad a few hours ahead of serving. Consider adding a teaspoon of dried oregano or a splash of red wine vinegar to enhance the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg