Description
A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad that combines protein-packed chickpeas with crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp red bell pepper, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or side dish ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
Dressing
- Lemon vinaigrette, to taste
Instructions
- Mix Salad: Combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour Dressing: Drizzle lemon vinaigrette over the salad according to your taste preference.
- Toss: Gently toss all the ingredients together until the dressing evenly coats the salad and all components are well mixed.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
- Use fresh lemon vinaigrette or your favorite store-bought dressing for convenience.
- For a vegan version, substitute feta cheese with vegan cheese or omit it entirely.
- Feel free to add olives or cucumber seeds for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve chilled for the best refreshing taste.
