Looking for a refreshing and wholesome salad that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients? You're in for a treat! Our Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a quick and healthy meal.
With its vibrant colors, crisp textures, and a zesty dressing, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and provide a burst of flavor in every bite.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup kalamata olives (200 g), pitted
- 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced (for topping)
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (75 g), crumbled
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Begin by washing and preparing your vegetables. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber. Slice the red onion thinly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, and kalamata olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients with the flavorful dressing.
- Top the salad with sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of color and extra freshness.
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your Mediterranean Chickpea Salad as a light and nutritious meal!
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 9g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Fiber: 9g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 945mg
Grocery List:
- Lettuce leaves
- Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red onion
- Canned chickpeas
- Kalamata olives (200 g)
- 1 avocado
- Feta cheese (75 g)
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
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