Description
This Chickpea Salad stands out with its fresh ingredients and zesty dressing. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a delightful healthy meal, perfect for lunch or dinner. Loaded with chickpeas, veggies, and feta, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.
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
- In a jar with a lid or a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and dill. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the cubes of feta. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to add any of your favorite vegetables to this salad.
This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the feta just before serving for freshness.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
