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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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