Fresh Chickpea Salad

Name: Fresh Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 400 g of chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed); 1 cucumbers (medium, diced); 2 tomatoes (medium, diced); 1 red onion (small, thinly sliced); 150 g of feta cheese (crumbled); 12 g of parsley (fresh, chopped); 4 tbsp of olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tbsp of lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 1/2 tsp of salt; 1 pinch of black pepper (ground)

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A simple, quick summer salad full of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a light starter or a side dish.

Total time: 15 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: –
Rest: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

300kcal

Protein12 g16%
Carbs30 g40%
Fat15 g45%
Fiber7 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an extra touch of freshness, add a few chopped mint leaves. You can also vary the vegetables with colorful bell peppers or black olives.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Cucumbers, tomatoes and feta lose texture and flavor after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Making it the day before lets the flavors infuse and improves the taste of the salad.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Do not reheat; eat it fresh to preserve the quality and texture of the ingredients.

Variations

Serve it as a light starter or a side dish.
Use canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed.
Add chopped parsley and crumbled feta.

Mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to rinse the chickpeas: drain and rinse them.
Skipping the chilling time: let it rest at least 30 minutes.
Mixing roughly: gently coat the ingredients.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make chickpea salad?

Pour the drained and rinsed chickpeas into a salad bowl, add the diced cucumber and tomatoes, the sliced red onion, the crumbled feta and the chopped parsley, then toss with the dressing.

How do you make the dressing?

In a small bowl, whisk the extra virgin olive oil with the freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and ground black pepper, then pour it over the salad and toss gently.

How long should the salad rest?

Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors develop and the chickpeas soak up the dressing.

What should you serve this salad with?

This summery salad is enjoyed as a light starter or alongside grilled meat or fish, and draws on Mediterranean flavors with feta, lemon, parsley and olive oil.