Description
A delightful mix of fresh ingredients, perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. This salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, featuring chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced olives in a large bowl. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. This dressing will enhance the flavors of the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Be careful not to mash the chickpeas or feta; you want everything to remain nicely textured.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep and keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg