Ingredients
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
– 1 large cucumber, diced
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ¼ red onion, finely chopped
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
– 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Making Chickpea Feta Cucumber Tomato Salad is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by draining and rinsing the chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Crumble the feta cheese.
2. Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and crumbled feta cheese.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. Combine: Pour the dressing over the chickpea and veggie mixture. Gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
5. Chill (optional): For enhanced flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
6. Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a gentle toss once more and adjust seasoning if necessary. It’s now ready to be served!
These straightforward steps guarantee you will create a delightful Chickpea Feta Cucumber Tomato Salad that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 12g