Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Your 15-Minute Power Meal
A vibrant and protein-packed Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, perfect for a satisfying and lettuce-free meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan feta substitute.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or artichoke hearts for extra flavor and texture.
- This salad is great for meal prepping; store dressing separately if preparing ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approximately 350
- Sugar: approximately 5g
- Sodium: approximately 400mg
- Fat: approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: approximately 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approximately 30g
- Fiber: approximately 10g
- Protein: approximately 12g
- Cholesterol: approximately 15mg