Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A delicious and heart-healthy Mediterranean-inspired salad packed with fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve the salad chilled and enjoy!
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein (g) | 8 |
| Carbs (g) | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 300 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |