Greek salad with chickpeas and feta

6 servings

20 minutes

Greek salad with chickpeas and feta is a harmony of flavors that combines Mediterranean culinary traditions with the nutritional properties of chickpeas. It originates from Greece's gastronomic heritage, where fresh vegetables, aromatic feta cheese, and olives create a perfect blend. The taste of this dish is bright, rich, and refreshing: crunchy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, spicy red onion, and tender feta intertwine with lemon tanginess and the spice of Italian dressing. With the addition of chickpeas, the salad becomes more filling, making it an excellent choice for both a light lunch and a nutritious dinner. Chilled before serving, it reveals all its flavor nuances while crumbled feta adds creaminess and softness. This is the ideal salad for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine and those who appreciate a balance of taste and health.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 281.3
• Proteins: 10.9g
• Fats: 16.7g
• Carbohydrates: 18.8g

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas: 2 jar
• Cucumbers: 2 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
• Sweet red onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Greek olives: 180 g
• Feta cheese: 150 g
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
• Italian Salad Dressing: 0.3 glass
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Drain the water from the chickpea cans. You can use dry chickpeas, cooking them until ready but not overcooking.

   Required ingredients:

   • Canned chickpeas: 2 jars

2. Chop a small head of sweet red onion. Pour lemon juice into a small bowl and let it sit for a few minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 1 head
   • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

3. Cut the cucumbers into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces

4. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g

5. Remove the pits from the olives, if any. Slice them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Greek olives: 180 g

6. Chop the garlic (optional).

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

7. Season your favorite Italian salad dressing with fresh ground pepper and add minced garlic if you desire a spicier version of the salad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Italian Salad Dressing: 0.3 glass
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

8. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, including onion with lemon juice, except for the feta cheese. Add salt and refrigerate the salad for a couple of hours to chill and absorb the juices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet red onion: 1 head
   • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
   • Cucumbers: 2 pieces
   • Cherry tomatoes: 250 g
   • Greek olives: 180 g
   • Salt:  to taste

9. Before serving, mix and garnish with crumbled feta cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Feta cheese: 150 g