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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combining garbanzo beans, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese creates a vibrant mix of textures and flavors. The dressing, made with avocado oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano, adds a subtle brightness and herbaceous touch. This salad offers a satisfying balance of creamy, crisp, and acidic notes, making it a versatile choice for light lunches or as a side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Serving (of 4)
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% 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.