Feta and Chickpea Salad

This Feta and Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Packed with protein and fiber, it's perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 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 chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Add the crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold it into the salad without breaking it up too much.
5. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting heart health.

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