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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: A Fresh, Protein-Packed Recipe That Transforms Simple Ingredients


  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with crisp vegetables, zesty lemon dressing, and protein-rich chickpeas – ready in 15 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed

1 cucumber, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano

Salt & pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Rinse and drain chickpeas.

2. Chop all vegetables and herbs.

3. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

4. Combine chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs in a large bowl.

5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

6. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad rest before serving.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, healthy salad, vegan salad