Chickpea Olive Salad
Bright, fresh, and effortlessly satisfying, this Chickpea Olive Salad is a Mediterranean-inspired medley that's bursting with flavor. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, briny mixed olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this vibrant dish is perfectly balanced with the tang of crumbled feta (optional) and a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no cooking required, it's an ideal choice for a quick lunch, potluck, or light dinner. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and fragrant oregano, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish packed with wholesome ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 400 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 100 grams mixed olives (green and Kalamata), pitted and halved
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 50 grams feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, halved olives, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 2
If using feta cheese, add the crumbled feta to the bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Step 5
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad and give it a final toss.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 7
Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (994.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1384.7 |
| Total Fat 77.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3245.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 139.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.0g | |
| Protein 48.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 601.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2051.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories