Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Feta

This Vegetable and Chickpea Salad with Feta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fresh vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, and creamy feta for a satisfying meal. Perfect for a healthy dinner, it’s both refreshing and filling.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup (150g), halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 100g, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped parsley to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chickpeas, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in fiber, aiding in digestion and maintaining fullness.

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