Description
The Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and wholesome dish bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors. Featuring plant-based feta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this salad is a quick and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or light dinner. It combines textures and tastes in perfect harmony for a refreshing and satisfying experience any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 150g plant-based feta, sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (natural)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Vegetables: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess liquid. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, finely chop the fresh parsley, and slice the black olives and plant-based feta into bite-sized pieces for balanced texture and flavor.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil (natural), fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar (natural), minced garlic (natural), dried oregano (natural), salt, and black pepper. This creates a zesty dressing that brings together all Mediterranean flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, prepared vegetables, sliced olives, and plant-based feta. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat every bite without breaking the chickpeas.
- Chill and Serve: Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld beautifully and enhances its refreshing qualities.
Notes
- Drain chickpeas well to prevent diluted dressing.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for maximum brightness.
- Adjust dressing quantity gradually to avoid overpowering the salad.
- Serve chilled to enhance refreshing taste and balance creaminess.
- Toss gently to maintain chickpea texture and contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, plant-based feta, healthy salad, vegan salad, no-cook salad, quick salad, gluten free salad
