Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A light and filling salad made with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and lemon.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup black olives pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint optional
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve chilled.
NUTRITION FACTS (Per Serving)
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbs: 18 g
Fat: 12 g
Protein: 6 g