Greek Style Chickpea Salad

Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Style Chickpea Salad is a healthy, protein-packed dish that's as refreshing as it is satisfying. Featuring tender chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a dash of dried oregano. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this no-cook salad is an ideal choice for busy weeknight dinners, backyard gatherings, or as part of a Greek-inspired mezze platter. Serve it as a flavorful side dish or enjoy it on its own for a light and nutritious meal that's sure to delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.75 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to dry slightly.

Step 2

Wash and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into slivers.

Step 5

Roughly chop the kalamata olives.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and kalamata olives.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and give it a light toss to distribute it.

Step 10

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top of the salad for garnish.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 12

Enjoy as a side dish, light main course, or part of a mezze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219.2 grams (1219.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1478

Total Fat 102.50g	131%
Saturated Fat 25.40g	127%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 5310mg	231%
Total Carbohydrate 104.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 30.20g	108%
Total Sugars 22.50g
Protein 39.90g	80%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 925mg	71%
Iron 12mg	64%
Potassium 1740mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 27.8%