Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring chickpeas, feta cheese, and a variety of crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or radishes for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chickpea Feta Crunch Salad, refreshing salad, healthy salad recipe