Description
This Chickpea Salad stands out with its fresh ingredients and delightful dressing, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a healthy lunch. Enjoy the combination of chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta for an irresistible flavor that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced Persian or English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 4 ounces feta (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a jar or bowl; mix well to create the vinaigrette.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and dill.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the feta cubes, taste for seasoning adjustments, and serve immediately.
Notes
For additional flavor, marinate the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
Feel free to add more vegetables like avocados or olives for extra texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
