Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpea (canned); 1 medium cucumber; 1 cup cherry tomato; 0.25 small red onion; 1 medium bell pepper; 0.5 cup feta cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh dill; 1 medium lemon; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

A satisfying and colorful salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a tangy lemon-dill dressing.

Mediterranean⏱ 15 min⚠ Contains 1 allergen(s)

✨ High in fiber✨ High in vitamin C✨ Good source of calcium

Ingredients

Chickpea (canned)1 (15 ounce) can
Cucumber1 medium
Cherry tomato1 cup
Red onion0.25 small
Bell pepper1 medium
Feta cheese0.5 cup
Fresh dill2 tablespoons
Lemon1 medium
Olive oil0.25 cup
Red wine vinegar1 tablespoon
Salt0.5 teaspoon
Black pepper0.25 teaspoon

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories316 kcal

Protein9.6 g

Carbs25.3 g

Fat20.9 g

Fiber7.3 g

Sugar7.8 g

Sodium662 mg

Vitamin C66 mg

Iron1.3 mg

Calcium147 mg

Potassium465 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely dice red onion and bell pepper. Crumble feta cheese.
2In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and crumbled feta cheese.
3Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
4Pour the homemade dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well combined.
5Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.