Description
A refreshing salad bursting with flavor and nutrition, featuring chickpeas, cucumbers, and feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, chopped
- 8 ounces feta cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup minced basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas to enhance their flavor.
- Chop the cucumbers, feta, red onion, and basil.
- Combine the chickpeas, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, and basil in a medium mixing bowl and gently fold them together.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing the remaining ingredients in a small bowl or jar until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine, allowing flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Toast the chickpeas for added texture; let the salad sit for an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg