Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, perfect for meal prep and packed with fresh veggies and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Red Onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the Veggies: Dice the cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse the Chickpeas: Rinse canned chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Add parsley and crumble feta cheese on top.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Chill: Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy on its own or with greens, grilled chicken, or fish.
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to swap out veggies and add proteins to suit your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Salad, Chickpea Salad, Meal Prep, Healthy Recipes, Vegetarian