Description
A fresh and vibrant chickpea salad packed with colorful vegetables, tangy lemon-oregano dressing, and creamy feta cheese. This easy-to-make, nutritious dish is perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side, and can be made vegan by omitting the feta or using plant-based cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole cucumber, diced
- 1 whole bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 whole red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (Omit for a vegan version or use a plant-based alternative)
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion to build a fresh vegetable base for the salad.
- Add Parsley and Feta: Mix in the chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese, which adds a creamy texture and a slight tang for balance.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a bright and flavorful dressing that complements the salad.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly coated and flavors meld evenly.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference. Let the salad rest for about 5 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Serve: Serve the chickpea salad chilled or at room temperature as a nutritious and refreshing dish perfect for any meal occasion.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with plant-based cheese alternatives.
- You can add a handful of chopped fresh mint or basil for extra freshness.
- Serve with pita bread or as a filling for wraps to make a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil quantities as per taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, easy chickpea recipe
