Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Mix the dressing gently with the salad ingredients until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes after dressing for maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
Add feta just before serving to maintain creaminess. Customize with seasonal vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, chickpeas, Mediterranean, healthy, vegetarian