Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor.
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or replace it with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg