Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is loaded with chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, colorful bell pepper, red onion, creamy feta cheese, and a bright lemon dressing for a fresh, healthy, and flavor-packed salad that's perfect for lunch, dinner, meal prep, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 15 ounces cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup parsley finely chopped
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
For The Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgine
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground or to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion, halving the cherry tomatoes, and chopping the fresh parsley.
- Add the chickpeas, vegetables, and parsley to a large bowl. Pour the lemon dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Notes
- Pat the chickpeas dry after rinsing to help the lemon dressing coat them better.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add feta cheese just before serving if preparing the salad ahead of time for the best texture.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste, as the feta and chickpeas can vary in flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 466mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 944IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Please consider Leaving a Review!
