Grilled Chicken Feta Chickpea Salad
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Grilled Chicken Feta Chickpea Salad
Description
The Grilled Chicken Feta Chickpea Salad features diced grilled chicken and canned chickpeas as the main protein components, mixed with fresh chopped cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onions. The salad is dressed with a straightforward combination of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with kosher salt and dried oregano, enhancing its brightness and Mediterranean character.
The contrast between the creamy feta crumbles and the crispness from the cucumbers and onions creates a mixture of textures that keep each bite interesting. The lemon juice adds a slightly acidic tang that ties all the ingredients together without overpowering them.
This salad works well as a standalone light main dish or can be served as a hearty side alongside bread or other Mediterranean dishes. The use of leftover rotisserie chicken offers a practical way to reduce prep time while adding smoky flavor from grilling. It’s best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and the integrity of the feta.
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 4 oz chicken or leftover breast from a rotisserie, diced, grilled
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cucumber chopped, mini
- 2 tomatoes sliced, small
- 1/4 cup red onion
- lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
- 2 oz feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon oregano dried
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, chicken, cucumbers, tomato and red onion with 1/2 the lemon, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and salt and toss.
- Divide on 2 plates and top with feta, dried oregano and remaining lemon juice and olive oil.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 13/4 cups | |
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 19.5g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 73.5mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1103mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 11.5g | 46% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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