Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Easy Feta and Herb Delight
A refreshing and easy Mediterranean chickpea salad featuring feta cheese and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh herbs.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chickpea Salad, Feta, Herbs, Healthy