5 from 321 votes
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and fresh parsley tossed with lemon vinaigrette. The salad offers a refreshing mix of crisp vegetables and creamy feta, balanced by the bright acidity of lemon dressing. It's a versatile side dish or light meal that can be easily adjusted to taste by varying the amount of dressing used.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber diced, large
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- lemon vinaigrette you can use as much or as little as you'd like
Instructions
- Add. Toss all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and give it a gentle stir until well combined.
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Notes
- Use lemon vinaigrette according to taste to avoid overdressing the salad.
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce excess salt and improve texture.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for a short time before serving.
- For a crisper texture, prepare and combine ingredients shortly before eating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
172mg
(7%)
Potassium
499mg
(11%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
921IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 921IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.