Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a light, flavorful, and protein-packed dish made with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a zesty lemon-oregano dressing. It's perfect as a main, side, or stuffed into pita for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta (if using) to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Notes
Omit feta or use a plant-based cheese for a vegan version.
Add quinoa, couscous, or avocado for variety.
Best enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
