Description
Craving a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine? This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is the perfect solution! With its colorful medley of fresh vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and zesty dressing, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also nutritious and satisfying. Ideal for lunches, picnics, or as a delightful side at gatherings, it brings a burst of flavor to any meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy a healthy bite that’s bursting with sunshine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) 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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup 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
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- Finely chop the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber. Halve the Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra feta and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg