Description
Mediterranean Bean Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. This easy-to-make salad combines protein-packed chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or as a lively side dish at gatherings, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds a burst of color to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (or vegan feta)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas under cold water; drain well. Chop cucumber into bite-sized pieces, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely dice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley. Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture; toss again until well coated.
- For enhanced flavor, cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg