Description
A colorful and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad packed with protein and fiber, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Chickpeas (Rinsed well)
- 1 medium Cucumber (Chopped into bite-sized chunks)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (Halved or quartered)
- 4 oz Feta Cheese (Cubed or crumbled)
- 2 stalks Scallions/Green Onions (Sliced into small rings)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped finely)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (To taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (To taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Start by opening the can of chickpeas. Pour them into a colander and rinse them under cold running water.
- Chop the Vegetables: Chop the cucumber into bite-sized chunks and halve or quarter cherry tomatoes.
- Slice the Scallions: Slice the green onions into small rings.
- Chop the Parsley: Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, feta cheese, scallions, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust salt, pepper, or honey as needed.
- Chill: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with other vegetables or proteins as desired. Best served fresh, but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days if stored properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chickpea Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe, Quick Meal