Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta and Olives

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1/2 cup cucumber (diced); 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced); 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled); 1/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

VegetarianMediterraneanLunchQuickHealthyEasy

⏱️ 15m PREP

🔥 0m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 320 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring protein-rich chickpeas, tangy feta, and briny olives, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

10.0g 18%

Fat

18.0g 32%

Carbs

28.0g 50%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin C

35% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Essential for blood production

🔺 Calcium

20% DV

Important for bone health

🌾 Fiber

Aids in digestion

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/3 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

1 In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
3 Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4 Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a final gentle toss.
5 Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
6 Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.