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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add feta cheese or avocado for extra flavor and creaminess.

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