Keto Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Keto Mediterranean Chickpea Salad—a fresh, low-carb twist on the classic dish! Instead of traditional chickpeas, this salad features lupini beans, a keto-friendly legume, paired with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet bell pepper for a satisfying crunch. Tangy Kalamata olives and creamy feta cheese add bold Mediterranean flair, while a simple yet zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and oregano ties everything together beautifully. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, this quick-to-make salad is perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors meld, making every bite irresistibly delicious and diet-friendly.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lupini beans
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing your lupini beans. If using jarred or canned beans, rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and brine. Set them aside to drain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, and sliced Kalamata olives.
Add the lupini beans into the bowl with the vegetables and gently toss to mix the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until the vegetables and beans are well coated.
Add in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley, gently mixing them into the salad.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy this refreshing, keto-friendly Mediterranean salad as a side or main dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 710 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% | |
*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.
