Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad featuring a mix of colorful vegetables, creamy feta, and aromatic herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 850g / 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped (approximately 75g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (approximately 150g)
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (approximately 200g)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (approximately 80g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (approximately 115g)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (approximately 30g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (approximately 30g)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (approximately 60ml)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 45ml)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without crushing the feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, Mediterranean, chickpeas, feta