Description
A vibrant, protein-packed Mediterranean salad with chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and a bright herbal dressing. Light, refreshing, and perfect for meals or snacks.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in a large bowl.
In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Top with feta cheese, parsley, and mint before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
For a vegan version, substitute feta with vegan cheese.
Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg