Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. With a base of protein-packed chickpeas, this refreshing salad features crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers, all tossed together in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect for lunch or as a colorful side at gatherings, this vegan and gluten-free salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly versatile. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish that’s sure to impress family and friends, whether served as a standalone meal or alongside other dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
– For added flavor, consider tossing in feta cheese or olives.
– Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
– Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg