Description
Experience the refreshing flavors of summer with this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. Perfect for any occasion, this vibrant dish features protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing that bursts with Mediterranean flair. Ideal for casual picnics or elegant dinners, this no-cook recipe is not only easy to prepare but also healthy and nutritious. Enjoy the colorful ingredients and incredible taste that will impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water; pat dry.
- Dice cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces; halve cherry tomatoes and olives.
- Finely chop parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey or maple syrup, oregano, cumin; slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, vegetables, olives, herbs; pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
- Fold in crumbled feta cheese before serving; garnish with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg