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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: A Colorful Protein Powerhouse

A vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, combining fresh veggies and protein-packed chickpeas, perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced into quarter-moons
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped finely
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives halved
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice squeezed
  • to taste teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small jar or bowl for dressing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and thoroughly rinsing one can of chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium and preservatives. Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel to get rid of any moisture.
  2. Slice a medium cucumber into quarter-moons, chop a red bell pepper finely, and thinly slice a red onion. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the prepared chickpeas to the bowl with the chopped vegetables, crumble feta cheese and halve the Kalamata olives. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and gently toss everything together.
  4. In a small jar, combine extra-virgin olive oil with white wine vinegar, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper flakes. Seal the jar and shake vigorously until well emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together. Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a watermelon cucumber salad or a Mediterranean vegetable casserole for a complete meal. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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