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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Refreshingly Simple Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for Everyone

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ medium red onion diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled, optional
  • ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
For the Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons lemon vinaigrette adjust to taste

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold water for about 30 seconds until thoroughly clean.
  2. Dice one medium cucumber, one red bell pepper, and half of a red onion into small, bite-sized pieces. Halve about a cup of cherry tomatoes.
  3. Combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Drizzle your desired amount of lemon vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let it marinate in the vinaigrette overnight for enhanced flavors.

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