Description
This Chickpea Salad features vibrant veggies, creamy feta, and a tangy dressing, making it a quick and healthy meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced Persian or English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 4 ounces feta (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- In a jar with a lid or a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette. Shake or whisk until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and herbs. Pour the vinaigrette over and mix well.
- Gently stir in the feta cubes. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the feta right before serving.
Feel free to substitute any fresh herbs you enjoy or have on hand.
Adjust the honey for sweetness based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg