Refreshing Chickpea Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and *Refreshing Chickpea Salad*, a healthy, delicious dish loaded with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Perfectly tender chickpeas pair beautifully with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sharp red onion, and fragrant parsley, while creamy feta cheese adds a delightful tangy richness. The zesty dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, ties it all together for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy chickpea salad is the ultimate quick and nutritious meal or side dish for warm-weather gatherings. Serve it fresh or let it chill for an enhanced fusion of flavors—either way, it’s sure to become a new go-to favorite!
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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 parsley
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. This helps remove excess sodium and gives the salad a fresher taste.
Dice the medium cucumber into small cubes. A slightly larger dice can add a nice texture to the salad, depending on your preference.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they're particularly large, you might prefer to quarter them.
Finely chop half of a medium red onion. This adds a sharp zing and color to the salad.
Roughly chop half a cup of fresh parsley. This herb will give a fresh, vibrant flavor to the salad.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Crumble the feta cheese over the mixture in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice along with salt and black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your refreshing chickpea salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3468 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.1 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 640 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1793 mg | 38% | |
*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.
