Chickpea Greek Salad
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Chickpea Greek Salad
Description
Chickpea Greek Salad blends fresh cucumber, grape tomatoes, green pepper, and red onion with chickpeas and pitted kalamata olives. A tangy dressing made from olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and oregano coats the salad, adding savory herbal notes.
The feta cheese topping provides a creamy, slightly salty contrast to the fresh vegetables and briny olives. The texture mixes crisp vegetable pieces with tender chickpeas and crumbly cheese.
This salad pairs well with various dishes including chicken, lamb, or fish and can also be served as a standalone vegetarian meal. Adjust dressing saltiness according to the saltiness of the feta to balance flavors.
Ingredients
For The Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, or 1 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons oregano plus extra to serve, dried
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For The Salad:
- 1 cucumber halved lengthways and sliced, large
- 10 ounces grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 green pepper deseeded and sliced
- ½ red onion sliced thinly
- 14 ounce chickpeas canned, washed and drained
- 10 ounces kalamata olives pitted
- 3.5 oz feta cheese good quality creamy
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar.
- Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of the dressing. Season with extra salt ONLY IF NEEDED (depends how salty your feta cheese is).
- Top with brick of feta cheese and drizzle over remaining dressing .
- Serve with chicken, fish, lamb, beef, the options are endless!
Notes
- Adjust salt in the dressing after tasting, as feta cheese contributes saltiness to the salad.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete meal.
- Use good-quality creamy feta for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 353kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 464mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 788IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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