Description
A vibrant and hearty salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese, olives, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional sugar until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well-coated.
- Serve fresh or let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of herbs or paprika before serving.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute feta with a non-dairy alternative. This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, chickpeas, healthy, fresh, vegetarian