Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Here's the Dish

I love the flavors in Greek style dishes! This recipe has all of my favorite Mediterranean flavors packed into one awesome salad!  This recipe is extremely versatile, as it makes a great side dish, or quick and healthy snack by itself…It also makes a wonderful salad topper that pairs perfect with a grilled chicken breast! Enjoy!

Method

The estimated total time to make this recipe is 10-15 minutes.

1

Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a medium bowl. Wash and dice vegetables to small bite size pieces. Add to the bowl with the chickpeas. Crumble feta and add to bowl along with the olives. 

2

In a shaker or water bottle, add the ingredients for the dressing, and shake to mix. Pour dressing over chickpea salad and toss to coat with dressing. Chill in fridge for about an hour or enjoy immediately! 

Ingredients

For the Salad:
1 (15 oz) Can garbanzo beans (aka chickpeas)
1/8 cupFlat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cupRed bell pepper, diced
1/2 cupRoma tomato, diced
1/8 cupcup olives, sliced
2 ozReduced fat feta cheese, crumbled
1/8 cup Red onion, finely chopped
For the Dressing:
1/2 tbs Lemon juice
1/2 tbsRed wine vinegar
1/4 tspGarlic, chopped
1 tbsPlain low fat greek yogurt
Pinch Salt and pepper (or to taste)
Optional: Pinch of stevia
1/2 cup English cucumber, diced

Katie's Tip!

This salad makes a great side dish, snack, or as a quick and healthy salad topper with a grilled chicken breast!

Nutrition Breakdown

8 Servings (about 1/2 cup per serving)
64 Calories per Serving
2 g Fat per Serving
8 g Carbohydrate per Serving
2 g Fiber per Serving
0 g Sugar per Serving
4 g Protein per Serving
2 WWP+*

*Weight Watchers Points per serving

9 Comments

Anna said:

i love that there’s no oil in this salad!

Thank you!

August 3rd, 2012 — 9:44am  |  Reply

Katelyn Bellingham said:

I love feta but I can’t stand fat free! I am definitely making this next week with the regular! It looks amazingly delicious AND healthy! YUM!

August 5th, 2012 — 10:49am  |  Reply

Shaina said:

This kind of salad is one of my favorites! Definitely a versatile recipe that can be altered in tons of ways.

August 5th, 2012 — 7:11pm  |  Reply

Ellie@Fit for the Soul said:

Girrllllll I just saw the video about your life on the right side bar, and I am soo so sosso amazed by the beauty of it, the content of the words of truth, and just how clever it is that you recorded it! :D
And your recipes are lookin’ mighty fine….hehe.

August 8th, 2012 — 12:20am  |  Reply

Emily Schumaker said:

My husband recently found out that his diet needs to change drastically. This included going gluten free amongst other things. With a few modifications this recipe fit his new dietary restrictions. The best part was he LOVED it! He has been really upset about the diet restrictions and this saved the day. Thank you!

August 9th, 2012 — 11:50am  |  Reply

Jana Myburgh said:

This looks like a great lunchbox idea. Thanks

August 26th, 2012 — 3:14am  |  Reply

Amira@arabianmama said:

This is so healthy and yummy too. Thanks for sharing.

December 6th, 2012 — 1:15pm  |  Reply

Julia said:

I love this salad! I eat a lot of Mediterranean inspired salads & can’t wait to try yours. Beautiful site and photos too.

January 17th, 2013 — 4:18pm  |  Reply

Megan said:

I made this today for lunch! I topped this on some spinach amazing!

February 4th, 2013 — 12:52pm  |  Reply

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