Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad packed with crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas – Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and improve texture
- Step 2: Dice Vegetables – Dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces for even distribution
- Step 3: Combine Base – In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion; toss gently
- Step 4: Make Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil until well combined
- Step 5: Dress Salad – Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly, ensuring all ingredients are well-dressed
- Step 6: Final Touch – Sprinkle with feta cheese and garnish with parsley for the perfect finishing touch
Notes
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully and prevent the feta from breaking apart too much.
- Salt the diced cucumber lightly and let it drain for 10 minutes to remove excess water and prevent a watery salad.
- Soak the diced red onion in cold water for 5 minutes to mellow its sharpness, especially if serving to those sensitive to raw onion.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and is perfect for meal prep – just add the feta and parsley right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 185 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mediterranean chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, protein salad, easy recipe, meal prep