Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is light and refreshing and uses a quick vinegar dressing. Whip this up in under 15 minutes and enjoy this healthy lunch or side all week long!
This light and refreshing salad has everything you are looking for. It takes less than 15 minutes to throw together, and is made entirely from fresh veggies and whole ingredients. It has all of the satisfying crunch from the cucumbers and peppers, and just the right amount of squish with tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. It is sweet and tangy, and because it is protein heavy with the chickpeas, it is even filling enough to eat by itself for a light meal.
PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 15 MINUTES
SERVING: 6
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD
✓30 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
✓1 pint red grape or cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
✓1 English cucumber diced
✓1 green bell pepper diced
✓1 small red onion thinly sliced
✓1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
✓1/2 cup crumbled feta
✓2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
✓2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
DRESSING
✓2 tablespoons honey
✓3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
✓2 tablespoons lemon juice
✓2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
✓1/4 teaspoon salt
✓1/4 teaspoon black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, basil, and mint.
- For the dressing, pour honey into a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave 10-15 seconds to liquify honey. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over chickpea salad. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
ENJOY!