Description
A vibrant, zesty chickpea salad that blends Southern charm with Mediterranean flair. Quick, healthy, and endlessly customizable, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
½ cup cucumbers, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium or canning flavor. If using dry chickpeas, cook until tender.
2. Chop veggies uniformly for even texture.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, then add lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5. Crumble feta on top and gently toss to combine.
6. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Substitute cucumbers with zucchini for added crunch.
Sun-dried tomatoes can replace cherry tomatoes for a richer taste.
Green onions can be used for a milder onion flavor.
Omit feta or use tofu feta for a vegan version.
Stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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