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

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:

15 oz chickpeas
430g
2 cups cucumber
240g
1 green pepper
120g
1 cup cherry tomatoes
180g
20 olives
66g
1/4 cup onion
30g
4 oz feta cheese
110g
5 tsp lemon juice
24g
1 tbsp olive oil
14g
1/4 tsp salt
1.50g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
- 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.
2. Combine Ingredients:
- 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.
3. Add Cheese:
- Crumble the feta cheese over the mixed vegetables and chickpeas.
4. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and a dash of black pepper until well combined.
5. Dress the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
6. Toss the Salad:
- Gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
7. Serve:
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Enjoy:
- 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 Size300 grams
Energy
Calories 210kcal11%
Protein
Protein 11g7%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g17%
Sugar 6g6%
Fat
Fat 14g16%
Saturated 4.88g16%
Cholesterol 24mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 63ug7%
Choline 40mg7%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg23%
Vitamin B3 0.91mg6%
Vitamin B6 0.76mg45%
Vitamin B9 50ug13%
Vitamin B12 0.48ug20%
Vitamin C 36mg39%
Vitamin E 0.90mg6%
Vitamin K 18ug16%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 210mg16%
Copper, Cu 0.29mg32%
Iron, Fe 2.91mg26%
Magnesium, Mg 50mg12%
Phosphorus, P 220mg17%
Potassium, K 440mg13%
Selenium, Se 7ug12%
Sodium, Na 730mg49%
Zinc, Zn 1.84mg17%
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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