Chickpea Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chickpea Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad is your go-to for a fresh, vibrant, and nutrient-packed dish. Featuring hearty chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy crumbled feta, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade lemon-oregano dressing that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the ultimate quick and healthy recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks, or meal prep. The addition of red onion and fresh parsley brings a pop of color and bold aroma, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve this flavorful chickpea salad as a light lunch, a refreshing side at summer gatherings, or a wholesome meal on its own.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top as an aromatic garnish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. This will be your dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to your preference.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Enjoy this vibrant Chickpea Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad as a side dish or a light, wholesome meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 3016 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.7 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 796 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2321 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
