10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this 10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad! Perfect for busy summer days, this refreshing dish combines protein-packed chickpeas with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it an ideal meal prep option. Its bright colors and fresh ingredients make it visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish at family gatherings—either way, it’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or substitute)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- In a mason jar, mix the dressing ingredients and shake well until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg