Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Refreshing Chickpea Greek Salad, a perfect blend of crunchy vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and protein-packed chickpeas. This salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 10 minutes—but also incredibly versatile. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, enjoying a light dinner, or looking for a nutritious meal prep option, this salad stands out with its colorful medley and zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Its refreshing taste makes it a favorite for gatherings and weeknight meals alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups assorted salad leaves
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all fresh produce: halve the grape tomatoes, slice the cucumbers into half-moons, and finely dice the red onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine salad leaves, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice; add oregano, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg