Chickpea Olive Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, this Chickpea Olive Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired medley that's bursting with flavor. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, briny mixed olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this vibrant dish is perfectly balanced with the tang of crumbled feta (optional) and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no cooking required, it's an ideal choice for a quick lunch, potluck, or light dinner. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and fragrant oregano, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 100 grams mixed olives (green and Kalamata), pitted and halved
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, halved olives, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
If using feta cheese, add the crumbled feta to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 874 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
