Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad
If you’re seeking a vibrant and nutritious dish, look no further than this Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad! This delightful salad is bursting with fresh ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or even a quick snack. Featuring protein-packed chickpeas and crunchy vegetables, each forkful provides a satisfying blend of flavors and textures. With its easy preparation and make-ahead convenience, this salad is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by draining, rinsing, and patting them dry.
- Finely chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, and halve the Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared ingredients with the dressing. Toss gently to mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg