Description
A refreshing and vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combining crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a quick lunch or a healthy side dish, this salad is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
Dressing
- Lemon vinaigrette (quantity to taste)
Instructions
- Mix salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and finely chopped parsley.
- Pour dressing: Add the desired amount of lemon vinaigrette over the combined ingredients.
- Toss salad: Gently stir the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the lemon vinaigrette and well combined.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Feel free to customize with olives or add a dash of ground black pepper for extra taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
