🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta & Walnuts
📝 Description
A hearty, protein-rich salad combining chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy feta, all tossed in a zesty olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish.
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- ⅓ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients
Chop all vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs. - Assemble Salad
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red pepper, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, walnuts, and parsley. - Make Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. - Toss Everything
Pour dressing over the salad and mix well. - Add Feta
Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese. - Serve
Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with warm pita bread
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein
- Spoon over quinoa or couscous
- Enjoy as a meal-prep lunch
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this vegan?
Yes—skip feta or use a plant-based alternative.
Q: How long does it last?
Up to 3 days in the fridge (best fresh).
Q: Can I use fresh tomatoes instead?
Yes, but sun-dried tomatoes give a deeper flavor.
Q: Is it healthy?
Very! High in fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
