Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
A delicious and heart-healthy salad packed with fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olives, and feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein (g) | 10 |
| Carbs (g) | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 300 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |