Description
Healthy Greek Chickpea Recipes are a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines chickpeas with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) Canned Chickpeas
1 large English Cucumber, diced
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
1/2 medium Red Onion, finely diced
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by rinsing and draining them thoroughly
- Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely mince the red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Add the chickpeas to the bowl with vegetables and toss gently
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and coat everything evenly
- Fold in the feta cheese and olives carefully
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and give it a light toss
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Chickpeas can be substituted with cannellini beans or black-eyed peas.
For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese and use avocado instead.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean