Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines the hearty texture of chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. This salad is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, known for its health benefits and refreshing taste.
Ingredients
Salad
▢30 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
▢1 pint red grape or cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
▢1 English cucumber diced
▢1 green bell pepper diced
▢1 small red onion thinly sliced
▢1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
▢1/2 cup crumbled feta
▢2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
▢2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
Dressing
▢2 tablespoons honey
▢3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
▢2 tablespoons lemon juice
▢2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
▢1/4 teaspoon salt
▢1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, toss together chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, basil, and mint.
For the dressing, pour honey into a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave 10-15 seconds to liquify honey. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over chickpea salad. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the salad marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or herbs according to preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg