Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Bursting with fresh flavors, this salad combines tender chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this adaptable recipe makes meal prep effortless while offering a delightful explosion of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes; thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; sprinkle with oregano. Toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more lemon juice as desired.
- Serve immediately or chill for an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg