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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad for a Refreshing Twist

This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a quick, healthy option packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 large cucumber peeled and diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh if available
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl or jar
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold water and pat dry.
  2. Finely chop half a red onion, halve one cup of cherry tomatoes, peel and dice half a cucumber, and halve a handful of Kalamata olives. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, minced garlic, dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In the large bowl with vegetables, add the prepared chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and mint. Gently pour over the dressing and fold together.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For optimal freshness, keep the dressing separate until serving.

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