Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines the wholesome goodness of chickpeas with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, creating a vibrant and nutritious dish. Perfect as a light meal or a refreshing side, it captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, 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, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, and gently toss until everything is well coated.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 440 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, promoting muscle health.
• Loaded with fiber, aiding in digestion and supporting heart health.

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