Description
A quick and refreshing 10-minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad packed with fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and a zesty homemade dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
- ¾ cup chopped cucumber
- ⅔ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup sliced kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas with the chopped cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, sliced kalamata olives, chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Make the Dressing: Add the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to a mason jar or small jar with a lid. Shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad cold or at room temperature immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use low-sodium chickpeas and ensure they are well drained and rinsed to enhance flavor.
- Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables such as chopped carrots, celery, additional bell peppers, or green olives to customize the salad.
- For additional protein, add cooked chicken or tuna as desired.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for convenience.
- To make this salad vegan, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan soft crumbled cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
