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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Cucumber

Refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Cucumber Bliss

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Cucumber is a refreshing and protein-packed dish perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved or quartered
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumble fresh for best flavor
For the Dressing
  • 1 large Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 clove Garlic (optional) Minced
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas, chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the bell pepper. Prepare all ingredients on a cutting board.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, and minced garlic. Whisk together until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and bell pepper. Gently fold together.
  4. Crumble feta cheese on top of the salad.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, dress the salad just before serving. Storage up to 3 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

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