Chef Tariq’s 1 Awesome Chickpea Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, perfect for a no-cook dinner that’s packed with protein and garden-fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
- If using, stir in feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- This salad is great for meal prep. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand, such as tomatoes, zucchini, or carrots.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250-300 (varies with feta)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg (varies with olives and added salt)
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10mg (with feta)
