Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
328 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines canned chickpeas with diced English cucumber, chopped bell pepper, finely diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese to create a colorful, textured salad. Fresh parsley adds an herbal note. The dressing consists of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper shaken together for a balanced tang and seasoning.
After mixing the salad ingredients in a bowl, the dressing is added and the salad is tossed to coat evenly. This allows the flavors to meld while the vegetables maintain their crispness. The feta cheese adds a creamy, salty element that complements the freshness of the vegetables and the earthiness of the chickpeas.
This salad works well as a light lunch, side for grilled dishes, or as part of a Mediterranean-style meal. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Salad
- 30 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
- 1 cup parsley finely chopped, fresh
- 1/2 red onion finely diced
- 1 English cucumber diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
- Combine salad dressing in a jar, cover with a lid, then shake until well combined.
- Add dressing to the salad, toss together, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1081mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1887IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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