Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Refreshing Chickpea Greek Salad, a delightful and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy assorted veggies, creamy feta cheese, and protein-packed chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch at home, this salad not only pleases the palate but also offers a visually stunning presentation. Customize it to your liking with additional ingredients or enjoy it as is for a wholesome meal that’s both delicious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups assorted salad leaves
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop the grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salad leaves, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and olives.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg