Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad bursting with flavors and colors, perfect for communal dining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas in a large mixing bowl, combining the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
- Chop the cucumber and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, finely chop the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Combine the diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta, and Kalamata olives with the chickpeas, stirring gently.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl for the dressing.
- Dress the salad mixture with the prepared dressing, tossing gently to coat.
- Chill the salad for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad pairs beautifully with grilled chicken or fish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg