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Refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad for a Healthy Twist

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A refreshing Mediterranean salad featuring chickpeas, cucumber, and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta, and parsley; mix gently.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Customize with additional ingredients like bell peppers or olives.
  • Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavor.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg