Chickpea Salad with Olives

This Chickpea Salad with Olives is a vibrant and nutritious Greek breakfast dish, perfect for starting your day with a burst of flavor. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it combines the earthiness of chickpeas with the briny goodness of olives for a refreshing meal.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams (1 can, drained and rinsed)
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Kalamata olives - 75 grams, pitted and sliced
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Fresh parsley - 15 grams, chopped
• Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
2. Add the chopped fresh parsley, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
3. Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed.
4. Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and fiber from chickpeas, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olives and olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

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