Greek Chickpea Salad (15 Minutes)

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This Greek chickpea salad is a perfect light and refreshing meal that can be made in just 15 minutes. It’s loaded with healthy ingredients like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas, and tossed in a zesty dressing made with lemon juice and olive oil. The salad is topped with crumbled feta cheese and sliced black olives, which add a salty kick to every bite. This salad can be served as a side dish or a main meal for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

To make this salad even more filling, you can add some cooked quinoa or grilled chicken. To give it a different texture, you can try adding some toasted almonds or walnuts. Be sure to drain and rinse the chickpeas well before using them to get rid of excess sodium. You can also adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to your liking. Enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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