Chickpea Salad

Name: Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 cups
Cuisine: Europe, Greek
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 medium red onion, chopped; 1/2 medium English cucumber, chopped; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

Channel the flavors of the Mediterranean with this healthy and protein-filled chickpea salad, ready in minutes for meals throughout the week.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) no-salt-added garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 medium English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in chickpeas, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, feta and parsley. Cover; refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 118 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

My mom I make this together with lots of fresh veggies, a light lemony dressing and salty, creamy feta to top it off. It's great for healthy lunches throughout the week. —Ali Bonsor, Kalispell, Montana

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