Description
Enjoy a delightful Chickpea Salad featuring crisp vegetables and creamy feta. This easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious lunch or a quick dinner, combining flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying.
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
- Combine all ingredients for the lemon vinaigrette in a jar or small bowl. Shake or whisk until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, red onion, and herbs. Pour the vinaigrette over and mix well.
- Gently fold in the feta cubes, checking the seasoning before serving.
Notes
For an added crunch, include some diced bell peppers or radishes.
This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the feta before serving to keep it fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 12mg