Refreshing Chickpea Salad

Brighten up your table with this Refreshing Chickpea Salad—a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zingy red onion, this salad is a symphony of fresh flavors and textures. Tossed with a tangy lemon and extra virgin olive oil dressing, and topped with creamy feta and fragrant parsley, it’s a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a light side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing salad is a gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly option that’s sure to impress. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a breezy summer lunch!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

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 parsley
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. This helps remove excess sodium and gives the salad a fresher taste.

Step 2

Dice the medium cucumber into small cubes. A slightly larger dice can add a nice texture to the salad, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes. If they're particularly large, you might prefer to quarter them.

Step 4

Finely chop half of a medium red onion. This adds a sharp zing and color to the salad.

Step 5

Roughly chop half a cup of fresh parsley. This herb will give a fresh, vibrant flavor to the salad.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the mixture in the bowl.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice along with salt and black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.

Step 10

Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your refreshing chickpea salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1077.6 grams (1077.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1081

Total Fat 66.10g	85%
Saturated Fat 17.10g	86%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.60g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3468mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 96.40g	35%
Dietary Fiber 23.10g	83%
Total Sugars 23.00g
Protein 35.00g	70%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 641mg	49%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1793mg	38%

*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: 53.1%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 34.4%