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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad: Fresh, Flavorful & Easy!

A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish, packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil preferably extra-virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. Add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Halve the Kalamata olives and add them to the bowl with other vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Combine the chickpeas, feta, parsley, and mint with the vegetables in the large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, dress the salad just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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