Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Fill up on this healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for a nutrient-dense and complete meal. The dish includes a homemade olive oil dressing for extra flavor! Ready in under 15 minutes.
Servings 8 1 cup servings
Calories 418kcal
Ingredients
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 2 cups cucumbers diced
- 4 cups grape tomatoes halved
- ½ large red onion diced
- 8 oz crumbled feta
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 large lemons juiced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- *extra feta for topping
Instructions
- Prepare all veggies and herbs by washing and chopping.
- In a large bowl, add chickpeas, peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and feta. Top with parsley and mint.
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over chickpea salad and toss until fully coated.
- Top with extra crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve with your favorite protein, chips, or eat as is!
Nutrition
Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2128IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 4mg