Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or as a light meal, this salad bursts with flavor and can be prepared in just minutes. It’s not only pleasing to the palate but also visually appealing, making it a fantastic addition to any table setting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prep all your ingredients—chop cucumbers and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese. Gently toss to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil until emulsified; drizzle over the salad while tossing gently to coat.
- Season generously with salt and pepper; taste and adjust if needed.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg