A fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean salad with chickpeas, feta, cucumber and tomatoes in a bright lemon-olive oil dressing. Ready in 15 minutes — perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 150g feta cheese, crumbled
- 60g Kalamata olives, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta and olives.
- In a small jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes so the flavors meld. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: ~320 per serving
Sara Mitchell is an expert restaurant content creator who writes easy-to-read guides about CAVA and other Mediterranean fast-casual chains in the United States. She covers locations, menus, prices, and hours, making it simple for visitors to find nearby restaurants and what to order quickly.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
With years of experience in restaurant research and local SEO, Sara creates accurate, user-friendly guides that work for both people and search engines. Her goal is to help users go from search results to their nearest restaurant or menu choice with as few clicks as possible.
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