Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is not only quick and easy but also packed with protein, fiber, and fresh flavors! Perfect for a light lunch, a side dish, or a healthy main course.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Soaking Time: Overnight
- Serving: 4 person
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halves
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Firstly, prepare your veggies! Halve those juicy cherry tomatoes, dice the crisp cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and slice the tasty Kalamata olives.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese if you’re using it, and fresh parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Pour that delicious dressing over your salad and toss gently to make sure everything is coated perfectly
- Time to serve! Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can enjoy it immediately or chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let those flavors meld together.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 713.5 mg
- Fiber: 6.5 g
- Sugar: 4 g
