Greek chickpea salad with feta cheese
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Greek Chickpea Salad loaded with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, flavorful olives, and creamy feta cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a zesty lemon dressing, this salad is easy to make and perfect for any meal.
- 05 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 4 Servings
- 11 Ingredients
Greek chickpea salad with feta cheese is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the best of Mediterranean flavors. This colorful and vibrant salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for your favorite main course. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Dice the cucumber and green pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion.
- Pit and halve the olives if they're not prepped already.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced green pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, halved olives, and sliced red onion.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the mixed vegetables and chickpeas.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and a dash of black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious Greek chickpea salad as a side dish or a light main course.
Tips:
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly to remove any excess salt or preservatives.
- Slice the cucumbers, green pepper, cherry tomatoes, and onions uniformly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste and nutritional benefits.
- Crumbled feta cheese can be used instead of cubed, if preferred.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that feta cheese and olives are already salty.
- Let the salad sit for a few minutes after mixing to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best taste experience.
Greek chickpea salad with feta cheese is a versatile and flavorful dish that is both easy to prepare and delightfully satisfying. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh ingredients and delightful taste. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple yet delicious recipe.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 300 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 210kcal | 11% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 11g | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 22g | 7% |
| Fiber 6g | 17% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 14g | 16% |
| Saturated 4.88g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 63ug | 7% |
| Choline 40mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.29mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 0.91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 0.76mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B9 50ug | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 0.48ug | 20% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E 0.90mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K 18ug | 16% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 210mg | 16% |
| Copper, Cu 0.29mg | 32% |
| Iron, Fe 2.91mg | 26% |
| Magnesium, Mg 50mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus, P 220mg | 17% |
| Potassium, K 440mg | 13% |
| Selenium, Se 7ug | 12% |
| Sodium, Na 730mg | 49% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.84mg | 17% |
| Water | |
| Water 250g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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