Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad - Healthy, Fresh & Protein-Packed Recipe

Ingredients

• •3 tablespoons Olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
• •1 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• •1 teaspoon Black pepper (to taste)
• •1 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• •1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• •1 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• •1 medium Cucumber (diced)
• •2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• •2 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• •1 small Red onion (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.

2. 2.

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

3. 3.

   Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

4. 4.

   Add the chopped fresh parsley to the salad and toss again to incorporate.

5. 5.

   Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6. 6.

   Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. 7.

   Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy your Mediterranean Chickpea Salad!