Description
Quick and easy Mediterranean-inspired lunches perfect for the diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Pour dressing over chickpea mixture and toss to combine.
- Add feta cheese if desired and gently toss.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time for meal prep.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add grilled chicken or fish for extra protein.
- Serve over mixed greens or with whole-wheat pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg