Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Feta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 servings
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Calories
365 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Feta
Description
Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Feta features plump chickpeas dressed in a simple vinaigrette made of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. After tossing with chopped Italian parsley, the salad is chilled to allow the flavors to meld. Crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, salty contrast when folded in at the end. The salad offers a balance of bright acidity, subtle garlic warmth, and herb freshness, making it suitable for serving alongside grilled meats or as a standalone vegetarian dish.
The gentle drying of chickpeas before dressing prevents dilution of flavors, and chilling enhances the melding of lemon and olive oil. Adjusting olive oil quantity changes the salad's richness versus tartness balance. The creamy feta completes the dish with its crumbly texture and salty note.
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor. This salad keeps well refrigerated and can be stirred occasionally following chilling to redistribute dressing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chickpeas 2, 15 ounce cans, rinsed and drained, cooked
- 4-5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil **
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly-ground
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1/4 cup Italian parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Gently dry chickpeas between a double-layer of paper towels, discarding any loosened skins.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add in chickpeas and parsley and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.***
- Gently stir salad and fold in crumbled Feta. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
- You can start with canned or dried chickpeas; dried chickpeas require prior cooking.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and lemon juice to prefer a richer or more lemon-forward flavor.
- Longer chilling improves flavor integration but may solidify the olive oil; simply let stand at room temperature or briefly warm before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25recipe | |
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1093mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 172mg | 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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