Description
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish at dinner. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta, this salad is dressed in a zesty vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 (15.5-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (about 3 oz.)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, toss chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta; season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 2: In a jar with a lid, combine oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes. Close jar and shake until emulsified; season with salt and black pepper.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
