Description
Hello there, fellow food lovers! If you’re anything like me, juggling a busy life yet craving fresh, delicious meals, then this Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is your new best friend. Not only is it incredibly quick to whip up, but it also bursts with vibrant flavors that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing side dish or a light meal to impress your family, this salad won’t disappoint. Let’s embark on a culinary adventure that’s not just nutritious but also a treat for the taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 850g / 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped (approximately 75g)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (approximately 150g)
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (approximately 200g)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (approximately 80g)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (approximately 115g)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (approximately 30g)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (approximately 30g)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (approximately 60ml)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 45ml)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- Finely chop the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber. Halve the Kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra feta and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Letting the salad sit in the refrigerator for a bit enhances the flavors.
- Feel free to substitute any of the vegetables as per your preference.
- This salad can be served as a side or a light main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg