Feta Chickpea Salad
This feta chickpea salad combines creamy feta, protein-rich garbanzo beans, and crisp vegetables, making it a quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans or chickpeas 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped English cucumber about 1/2 medium
- 1 can sliced ripe olives 2-1/4 ounces, drained
- 1 medium tomato seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 5 cups torn mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, olives, tomato, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the ingredients.
- Add the mixed salad greens and toss again lightly to incorporate them without crushing the greens.
- Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top as a finishing touch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.