Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad bursting with flavor, perfect for light lunches or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and finely chopped red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring each component is coated.
- Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Rinsing the chickpeas is important for reducing sodium. Choosing quality feta enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg