High Protein Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and nourishing ingredients, this High Protein Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the ultimate healthy meal that’s as quick to prepare as it is satisfying. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and bold Kalamata olives, this salad brings the sun-soaked tastes of the Mediterranean to your table in just 15 minutes. A zesty, homemade dressing made with lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of oregano ties everything together, while crumbled feta and fresh parsley add a flavorful finishing touch. Perfect for lunch, as a hearty side dish, or even a light dinner, this no-cook, gluten-free dish is sure to please. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a refreshing, high-protein way to fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly and coat with the dressing.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 5

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your high-protein Mediterranean chickpea salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1468.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1657.0

Total Fat 101.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 100mg	0%
Sodium 5817.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.9g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1039.9mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 2845.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 33.8%