Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
174 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Description
The Mediterranean Chickpea Salad brings together garbanzo beans, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese in a bowl. The dressing is a simple blend of avocado oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Tossing the salad with the dressing coats the ingredients evenly, enhancing each component's natural flavors. The salad is served fresh, retaining a crisp texture from the vegetables and a creamy tang from the feta.
The garlic and oregano in the dressing add a gentle herbal note that complements the robust feta and the sweet acidity of the tomatoes. The combination is light but filling, making it a suitable dish to serve as a quick lunch or alongside grilled meats and pita bread for a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Since the salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it makes for convenient meal prep with leftovers lasting up to five days. Adjust seasoning after tossing to ensure a balance that suits your preference.
Ingredients
- 1 garbanzo beans 15-oz can, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber chopped (2 cups, medium-sized
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced (½ cup)
- ⅔ cup feta cheese
Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp oregano dried
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Transfer the garbanzo beans to a large bowl along with the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion and feta cheese.
- In a measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well-coated. Taste the chickpea salad for flavor and add more salt, lemon juice or feta cheese to your personal taste.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover salad will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 4) | |
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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