High Protein Refreshing Chickpea Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Mediterranean flavors, this High Protein Refreshing Chickpea Salad is a quick and nutritious option perfect for any meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy bell peppers, this salad is as satisfying as it is wholesome. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and creamy crumbled feta add layers of taste and texture, while the tangy homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties it all together with a hint of honey for balance. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet flavorful salad is ideal for meal prep, a picnic side dish, or a light yet filling lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a nourishing, protein-packed boost!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz can canned chickpeas
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup parsley
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water. Set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

Chop the cucumber into small cubes. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the red bell pepper and finely chop the red onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley and crumble the feta cheese. Add them to the salad mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss everything together gently until the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss once more before serving.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your high protein refreshing chickpea salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1218.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.5

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3431.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.3g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 34.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 636.3mg	0%
Iron 8.7mg	0%
Potassium 2118.2mg	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: 52.2%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 35.8%