Greek Chickpea Salad
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4.9
Greek Chickpea Salad
Description
The Greek Chickpea Salad brings together rinsed canned chickpeas, crisp cucumber coins, halved cherry tomatoes, pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh dill. The dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optional sugar coats the ingredients evenly and adds tang and seasoning.
With contrasting textures of firm chickpeas and juicy tomatoes paired with creamy, salty feta and aromatic herbs, this salad offers a balanced and enticing flavor profile. The combination of fresh vegetables and bold olives complements the Mediterranean flavors, while the vinegar and olive oil unite the components with acidity and richness.
This salad suits as a side dish, light lunch, or part of a mezze spread. It can be served immediately or chilled overnight, allowing the flavors to meld for a deeper taste. The recipe encourages gentle tossing to keep the textures intact and ensures a fresh and vibrant dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce garbanzo beans rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 English cucumber , halved and sliced into coins
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ¾ cup kalamata olives drained and halved, pitted
- ¼ cup red onion slivered
- 6 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
- ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon sugar , optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, half of the feta cheese and the dill. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar then season with the kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and sugar. Toss gently and add the rest of the feta cheese. Adjust seasoning and serve or refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 632IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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