15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This no-cook chickpea salad comes together in about 15 minutes and holds up well in the fridge for easy lunches throughout the week.

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, and olives to a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors combine, or refrigerate for later.

Variations to Try

  • Add protein: top with grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
  • Make it a wrap: stuff into a whole-wheat pita or tortilla.
  • Extra greens: serve over a bed of spinach or arugula.

Nutrition Notes

About 280-320 calories per serving, with roughly 10g of protein and 8g of fiber from the chickpeas.

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