Description
Discover the ultimate summer refreshment with this 10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this quick and easy dish combines hearty chickpeas with crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a healthy lunch, it’s as versatile as it is delicious. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up this nutritious salad in no time. Enjoy it on its own, as a side dish, or in wraps for a delightful meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas
- 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- For the dressing: In a mason jar, mix olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Shake well until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill for about 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg