Description
A refreshing and nutritious chickpea salad recipe that combines fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- Canned chickpeas: One 15 oz can, drained and rinsed.
- Cherry tomatoes: One cup, halved.
- Cucumber: One medium, diced.
- Red onion: Half a medium onion, finely chopped.
- Bell pepper: One medium, diced.
- Fresh parsley: A quarter cup, chopped.
- Feta cheese: Half a cup, crumbled.
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare chickpeas by draining and placing them in a colander.
- Chop fresh vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, and dice bell pepper.
- Mix dressing ingredients: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, gently tossing to mix.
- Chill the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- Consider storing the dressing separately if making ahead to prevent sogginess.
- Add cucumbers fresh just before serving for a crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian recipe