Mediterranean Diet Chana Chaat

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Diet Chana Chaat, a delightful twist on the classic Indian chana chaat. Bursting with protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy crumbled feta, this recipe blends Mediterranean and Indian-inspired flavors in a healthy, satisfying dish. The zesty homemade dressing, infused with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and warming spices like cumin and coriander, brings everything together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a chilled salad, a savory side, or a light entrée, this no-cook recipe is a nutrient-dense, gluten-free option that seamlessly fits into your Mediterranean diet goals. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or meal prepping for the week, this easy, flavor-packed chana chaat is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced Cucumber
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium, finely chopped Red onion
• 0.5 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess salt and preservatives.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Add the crumbled feta cheese to the salad and gently mix through.

Step 6

Cover and let the chana chaat sit for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 7

Serve the Mediterranean Chana Chaat chilled or at room temperature as a salad, side dish, or a delightful light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1058.0

Total Fat 65.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3305.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.7g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 628.5mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1830.6mg	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: 54.0%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 33.9%