Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This salad features protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, making it not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side at gatherings, this salad can easily be customized with additional ingredients such as crumbled feta cheese or bell peppers for extra color and flavor. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of taste that is both invigorating and wholesome. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor or alongside grilled meats for a complete meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg