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Savor the Best Homemade Comfort Food You’ll Ever Make

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing, nutrient-packed dish perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup quinoa cooked

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and drain one can of chickpeas under cold water for about 30 seconds. Pat dry.
  2. Dice one cucumber, halve a handful of cherry tomatoes, and finely chop a quarter of a red onion and a bell pepper. Set aside.
  3. Crumble about half a cup of feta cheese into the bowl with the chopped vegetables. Add finely chopped fresh parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together three tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of one lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until combined.
  6. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh vegetables and quality olive oil for the best flavor. Allowing the salad to rest enhances the flavors.

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