Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, packed with fresh veggies and creamy feta, making it a perfect light meal or colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently until well combined. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg