Description
This Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that comes together quickly. Packed with protein and fresh flavors, it’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Salad:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Cucumber:
- 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Feta Cheese:
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Parsley:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss Salad: Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep and potlucks.
- Enhance with kalamata olives or avocado for extra flavor.
- Enjoy as a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
