Ingredients
– 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 large diced cucumber
– 1 diced red bell pepper
– 2 cups of halved cherry tomatoes
– 1/4 cup of diced red onion
– 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese
– 1/4 cup of finely chopped parsley
– Lemon vinaigrette dressing added according to taste (made with lemon juice and olive oil for a light, fresh flavor)
– Dried and soaked chickpeas
– Vegan feta or tofu
Instructions
1-Rinse and drain 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas thoroughly.
2-Dice 1 large cucumber and 1 red bell pepper.
3-Halve 2 cups of cherry tomatoes and dice 1/4 cup of red onion.
4-In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese, and 1/4 cup of finely chopped parsley.
5-Prepare the lemon vinaigrette by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of seasoning, then pour it over the mixture.
6-Gently toss everything to combine without breaking up the feta.
7-Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
Last Step:
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🥛 Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess sodium and ensure the best texture in your salad
🌿 For the freshest flavor, chop parsley and other herbs just before adding to the salad – this preserves their essential oils and bright taste
⏰ This salad actually tastes better after sitting for 30 minutes to an hour, as the flavors meld together, making it perfect for meal prep or make-ahead entertaining
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 13mg