Description
Chickpea Greek Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Bursting with colors and flavors, this salad combines protein-packed chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta cheese for a nutritious meal option. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a healthy lunch, it’s quick to make and highly versatile. Whether served on its own or alongside grilled proteins, this salad delights the senses while providing essential nutrients. Enjoy it as a fulfilling main course or a delightful side dish that brightens any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, halved and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg