Greek Style Chickpea Salad
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Style Chickpea Salad is a healthy, protein-packed dish that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. Featuring tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a dash of dried oregano. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this no-cook salad is an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners, backyard gatherings, or as part of a Greek-inspired mezze platter. Serve it as a flavorful side dish or enjoy it on its own for a light and nutritious meal that's sure to delight.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to dry slightly.
Wash and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion into slivers.
Roughly chop the kalamata olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it a light toss to distribute it.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top of the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy as a side dish, light main course, or part of a mezze platter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.5 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 5310 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.4 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 924 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*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.
