10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of the 10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This quick and nutritious salad blends protein-rich chickpeas with crisp vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, healthy lunches, or as a delightful side for dinner. With no cooking required, this colorful salad comes together in just minutes, offering a burst of fresh flavors that your guests will love. Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with grilled chicken for a satisfying meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
- For the dressing, mix together olive oil, apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg