Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a colorful, protein-packed dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Chop and Slice: Thinly slice the red onion and chop fresh parsley.
- Mix It All Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley. Gently toss to mix.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad; sprinkle salt and pepper generously. Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill Before Serving: Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve with Style: Transfer to a serving bowl or individual plates, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider including nuts such as almonds or walnuts. Feel free to swap chickpeas for black beans or add roasted bell peppers for extra sweetness. To keep the salad fresh longer, avoid adding dressing until just before serving.