Description
A vibrant and protein-rich Mediterranean Chickpea Salad made with chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, and a zesty olive oil-lemon dressing. Ready in 20 minutes, this healthy dish balances savory and fresh flavors, perfect for a light meal or side.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium cucumber, sliced
2 large tomatoes, diced
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
Cut cucumber into half-moons.
Dice tomatoes and remove excess juice.
Crumble feta into small pieces.
Measure olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and feta in a large bowl.
Pour olive oil over the mixture.
Drizzle lemon juice while tossing gently.
Sprinkle oregano evenly across the salad.
Fold ingredients together without breaking vegetables.
Refrigerate salad for 30 minutes.
Stir before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat feta for maximum flavor.
Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving for best results.
Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper after chilling.
Add 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for extra freshness.
Prep vegetables in advance for quicker assembly.
Avoid over-dressing by starting with 2 tbsp oil and adjusting as needed.
Use canned chickpeas as they hold texture better.
Don’t skip the lemon juice; it’s essential for balancing flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Trending
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
