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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

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This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with flavor. Made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, it’s perfect as a side or a light meal.

The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. You can easily customize it with your favorite ingredients or add protein for a heartier option.

Quick and Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This salad features protein-rich chickpeas combined with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley, all tossed in a lemon-olive oil dressing. The recipe takes about 15 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese if using.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Calories: 180kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g

This recipe is part of my 35 Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes. Just click that link to see all the amazing options!

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