Description
This Chickpea Salad is bursting with flavor and freshness! It features chickpeas, crisp veggies, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette, making it perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup diced Persian or English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 4 ounces feta (cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a jar or bowl; whisk until mixed well.
- In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and dill; pour the vinaigrette over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in feta cubes, taste for seasoning, and serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables according to your preference or what you have on hand.
The salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days, making it great for meal prep.
Add grilled chicken or quinoa for additional protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 24mg
