Description
A refreshing chickpea salad bowl packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of Trader Joe’s Organic Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced (or 1 English cucumber, peeled and seeded)
- 1 cup of sweet cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- Juice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Mixed greens (for serving), such as Trader Joe’s Organic Mediterranean Salad Kit or spring mix
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas: Drain and thoroughly rinse your canned chickpeas under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the veggies: Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces. Halve the Kalamata olives and finely chop the fresh parsley. Add all chopped vegetables and herbs to the bowl with chickpeas.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
- Combine and season the salad: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are coated. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Assemble your bowls: Divide mixed greens among serving bowls and spoon a portion of the salad over the greens.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy fresh to savor the crispness of the vegetables.
Notes
Serve these bowls as a light meal or side dish, paired with pita bread or tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg