Lemon Garbanzo Salad with Feta

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Lemon Garbanzo Salad with Feta is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that’s perfect for light lunches, picnics, or as a vibrant side dish. Packed with tender chickpeas, crisp English cucumber, juicy grape tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, this no-cook recipe is tossed in a simple yet flavorful lemon dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. With the addition of red onion and fresh parsley, this salad strikes the perfect balance of savory, citrusy, and herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free and vegetarian dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite, or prepare it ahead of time to let the flavors meld beautifully.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 medium English cucumber, diced
• 1.5 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently fold it in, being careful not to crumble the feta too much.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Garnish with extra parsley or a wedge of lemon if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1251.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1501.6

Total Fat 77.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 94.5mg	0%
Sodium 3059.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 153.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.3g
Protein 60.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 971.2mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2967.5mg	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: 44.9%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 39.6%