Description
Enjoy this simple and satisfying Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl. It is packed with flavor and protein, making it a perfect, healthy lunch choice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture.
- Gently toss all ingredients until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately for a delicious, high-protein lunch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- If you avoid dairy, skip the feta cheese.
- This bowl tastes great made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg