Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean salad packed with protein and fiber that’s perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as parsley or oregano), optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by preparing all of your ingredients. Open the can of chickpeas, drain them, and rinse them under cold water. Chop the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and finely chop the red onion. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese. Mix them gently to avoid smashing the chickpeas or the feta.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice with a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything gently until well-coated with the dressing. Let sit to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately or store in a jar in the refrigerator. The flavors develop over time.
Notes
Enhance with fresh herbs, extra veggies, or customize as per your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegan options, protein salad