Description
A vibrant, protein-rich Mediterranean salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a honey-lemon dressing. This refreshing dish comes together in just 15 minutes and makes a perfect healthy lunch or side dish that improves with time.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 (15 ounce cans) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients except feta in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, briefly warm honey in the microwave (10-15 seconds).
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper into the warmed honey until well blended.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Add feta cheese, give one final gentle toss, and refrigerate until serving time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 818mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 11mg
