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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, and Filling

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a protein-packed, vibrant dish that is quick to prepare and adaptable to suit any palate.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Extra-virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice juice of one lemon
  • 1 handful Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Jar
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold water and pat them dry. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the cucumber and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice half a red onion. Prepare Kalamata olives by pitting and slicing them.
  3. In the bowl, add the chopped cucumber, red pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Crumble feta cheese into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small jar. Shake well until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store salad components and dressing separately to maintain freshness. Adapt ingredients to your taste by substituting or adding favorites.

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