Dive into the freshness of this Chickpea Greek Salad topped with a creamy Tzatziki Dressing, perfect for adding a protein punch to your plant-based diet!
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized English cucumbers, cut into pieces
- 1 big yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 medium-sized red onion, chopped finely
- 1 can chickpeas, make sure to drain and rinse them
- ½ cup of Kalamata olives without pits, sliced in half
- ½ cup of feta cheese, crumbled
Tzatziki Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A handful of fresh dill, chopped
Salad Preparation:
- Combine Veggies and Chickpeas:
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the chopped English cucumbers, yellow bell pepper, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, diced red onion, drained chickpeas, and halved Kalamata olives.
- Add Feta:
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad mix.
Tzatziki Dressing Preparation:
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season:
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the chopped fresh dill.
- Combine:
- Drizzle the Tzatziki dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individuals to add as they please.
Enjoy this refreshing and protein-packed Chickpea Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing, a perfect meal for any time of the day!
