Refreshing Lemony Chickpea Feta Salad for Bright Summer Days

Discover the vibrant Lemony Chickpea Feta Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for summer with hearty chickpeas and tangy feta, ready in under 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 20

Marinating Time 10

Total Time 30

Course LUNCH

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

mixing bowl
Whisk
spatula

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup Feta Cheese diced
1 cup Fresh Herbs e.g., parsley, dill
1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped

For the Vinaigrette

1 juice Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
1 tablespoon Maple Syrup or honey
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper freshly cracked

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, fresh herbs, and red onion. Use a wooden spoon to mix gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), salt, and pepper until well-blended.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture and gently toss everything together.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, tossing gently before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and allow the salad to marinate before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Keyword healthy salad, Lemony Chickpea Feta Salad, Meal Prep, Quick Meal, summer salad, Vegetarian salad

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