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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad For

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad For a Healthy Meal Option

  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for a Healthy Meal

Ingredients

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  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 yellow or red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved or sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly in a colander and rinse them under cold running water for about a minute. Let them drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the Veggies: Dice the cucumber into small pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, core and finely dice the bell pepper, and slice the pitted Kalamata olives. Add all chopped vegetables to the bowl with the chickpeas.
  3. Prepare the Herbs: Wash the fresh parsley and mint, finely chop both, and set aside.
  4. Crumble the Feta: If using feta cheese, crumble it directly into the bowl with the chickpeas and vegetables.
  5. Whip Up the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing evenly over the chickpea and vegetable mixture in the large bowl.
  7. Add the Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle the finely chopped parsley and mint over the salad.
  8. Toss and Combine: Gently toss all ingredients together until thoroughly coated with the dressing.
  9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  10. Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Method: Mixing
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 3 g
    • Sodium: 400 mg
    • Fat: 15 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 25 g
    • Fiber: 7 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Cholesterol: 15 mg

    Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, chickpea recipes

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