Chickpea Salad

This refreshing Chickpea Salad is a vibrant Greek-inspired dish perfect for a healthy breakfast. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh vegetables, it provides a nutritious start to your day.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 33 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and legumes.

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