🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Fresh, colorful, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this easy chickpea salad is light, healthy, and ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect as a quick lunch, side dish, or meal prep favorite.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and feta cheese.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Toss Everything Together
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well combined.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for even better flavor.
💡 Tips
- Add olives for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Fresh parsley or mint makes it even more refreshing.
- Great for meal prep — flavors get better overnight!
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Pair with:
- Grilled chicken
- Salmon
- Pita bread
- Hummus platters
✨ Why You’ll Love This Salad
✔ High in protein
✔ Fresh & healthy
✔ Quick and easy
✔ Mediterranean diet friendly
✔ Perfect for summer meals 🥒🍅