Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Beans, beans are good for the heart and so much more! Research tells us that eating beans may help prevent heart disease and some types of cancers. Beans might improve blood sugar and blood cholesterol. Bean-eaters tend to have trimmer waistlines. Plus beans are rich in protein, fiber, resistant starch, folate, potassium, magnesium and more. These are all benefits you can find in this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad!
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is one of my favorites. The freshness of the lemon juice makes the flavors pop. And it’s a quick recipe to toss together.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 10 kalamata olives, quartered
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Toss the chickpeas, chopped vegetables and parsley together in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and mix well.
- Add the feta cheese. Mix.
Notes
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Filed Under: Beans and Pulses Entrees, Entree, Nutrition, Recipe, Salads
Tagged: Beans, legumes, Mediterranean diet, Mediterranean diet recipe, salad recipe
Jill Weisenberger
I'm Jill, and I believe simple changes in your mindset and health habits can bring life-changing rewards. And I don't believe in willpower. It's waaaay overrated. As a food-loving registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist and certified health and wellness coach, I've helped thousands of people solve their food and nutrition problems. If you're looking for a better way to master this whole healthy eating/healthy living thing or if you're trying to prevent or manage diabetes or heart problems, you'll find plenty of resources right here.
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Mult succes in continuare!
I’m so glad that you like the information I put on my site. I provide only sound science and useful tips. Thanks for visiting. I hope you like the recipe and will come back again.
I finally made this this week and LOVE it. I’m going to share it on my FB business page.
Oh I’m so glad! Thanks for the feedback and for sharing my recipe. I’ve been craving it this week. I think I’ll make it tomorrow.
Jill,
I just made this recipe and have been using it for a quick and so delicious lunch go to! I am trying to count my calories and I am wondering do you know what 1/8th of the recipe is, in cups? Thanks! This recipe is great and I am excited to find and try some new recipes especially since you have the calories listed!
Yay! I’m so glad you like it Briana. Each time I’ve made it, I’ve dug into it right away without measuring the total yield. I’m planning to make it again, so I promise I’ll find the answer to your question. Thanks for asking about that because I really should have done this long ago. I certainly make it often enough. Check back again.
Briana, I made this recipe again for the long holiday weekend. This time I made sure to measure it before serving myself any. The serving size is 1.25 cups, which is 1/8 of the total recipe. Thanks for reminding me to do this.
Thanks Jill this is delicious! And the calorie count has been so helpful. I lost 40 lbs! Once I make this I just keep making it for weeks it is so yummy and satisfying! Thanks again.
How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your great results. I love this recipe too.
Wonderful recipe, I’m preparing this on daily basis… essential part of my diet plan . Thanks ..
Thank you! It’s a favorite around here too.
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