Description
This vibrant Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy homemade dressing, it offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The addition of feta cheese adds a creamy, salty touch, while fresh parsley brightens every bite. This no-cook salad is easy to prepare, healthy, and customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to form the base of your salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the ingredients are well emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the tangy dressing.
- Add Feta Cheese: Gently fold the crumbled feta cheese into the salad to add a rich and creamy texture without overpowering the fresh flavors.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. For best flavor, cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute feta cheese with diced avocado to make a dairy-free version of this salad.
- Add Kalamata olives for an extra burst of Mediterranean flavor.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
