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Greek Chickpea Salad
Classic Mediterranean flavors are what make up this easy Greek chickpea salad with fresh veg, heart-healthy fats, and bright herbs keeping it light, lean and tangy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 ounce can garbanzo beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 English cucumber , halved and sliced into coins
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- ¾ cup pitted kalamata olives , drained and halved
- ¼ cup slivered red onion
- 6 ounces feta cheese , crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
976mg
(41%)
Potassium
231mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
632IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.