Description
This Lemony Chickpea Feta Salad is a fresh, zesty, and protein-packed dish made with simple ingredients. Perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or a light Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces feta cheese, diced or crumbled
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add chickpeas, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Use fresh lemon juice for a brighter taste.
- Add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or avocado for extra texture and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg