Fresh and Flavorful Chickpea Salad 🥗🌱🍋
This Chickpea Salad is light, refreshing, and packed with protein! A delicious mix of crunchy veggies, zesty lemon, and savory chickpeas – perfect as a side dish or light lunch. 🌿🍅
Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🥫
- 1 cucumber, diced 🥒
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 🌿
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 🧀
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🛢️
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
Instructions:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. 🥒🍅🧅🌿
- Combine the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley. 🥗🍅
- Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. 🍋🛢️🌿
- Toss the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. 🍽️💧
- Garnish and Serve:
- Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired. 🧀🌿
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy! 😋🌱
Tips for Success:
- For extra crunch, add some chopped bell peppers or cucumber slices. 🥒🌶️
- Add a handful of olives for a Mediterranean twist! 🫒
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. 🧊
- Make it vegan by skipping the feta cheese. 🌱
Enjoy your Chickpea Salad – a healthy, vibrant dish packed with fresh flavors! 🥗💚