Chickpea Salad with Feta

This Chickpea Salad with Feta is a refreshing and protein-packed Greek-inspired dish, perfect for a nutritious breakfast. Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and tangy feta, it's a quick and satisfying meal to kickstart your day.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• 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, and finely chopped red onion.
2. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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