Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad made with tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light meal or flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced black olives, and chopped parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and lightly fold it into the salad.
- Let the salad rest for 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Letting the salad sit before serving enhances the overall taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, chickpea salad, healthy salad recipe, vegetarian salad, easy Mediterranean recipe