Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for added variety. A splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, healthy, vegetarian, chickpeas, feta