Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavor with this 10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. This vibrant dish combines protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side for summer barbecues or a light main course, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients. Customize it to suit your taste and enjoy the delightful colors and flavors of the Mediterranean in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a mason jar, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg