Chickpea Feta Salad
Chickpea are such a wonderful source of plant based protein and they are relatively inexpensive and convenient so I always have cans of them in the pantry. I frequently add chickpeas into dishes for that protein and fiber boost but for this simple salad they are the star of the show! This chickpea feta salad is perfectly filling, easy to make and full of bright flavor.
I start by roasting the chickpeas. I tend to find that cooking chickpeas helps my body digest them, but they are perfectly fine to eat straight out of the can. While the chickpeas roast I use a measuring cup to combine the ingredients for the light dressing for the salad. It is full of lemon flavor with a little bit of garlic and a touch of sweetness from honey. Allowing the dressing to hang out while the chickpeas finish roasting helps the flavors come together even more.
Once the chickpeas are finished in the oven, allow them to cool to room temperature then add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped red onion, fresh dill and crumbled feta to the bowl. Top with the lemon dressing and mix well so all the ingredients are fully combined. And just like that, the salad is done!
While this chickpea feta salad is delicious just like this, I have also enjoyed it over a bed of greens and quinoa. It is also a wonderful meal prep option. Make a big batch and keep in the fridge to eat throughout the week, on its own or adding to leafy green salads or grain bowls.
Chickpea Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 - 15oz. cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- extra oil, salt and pepper for roasting the chickpeas
Instructions
- ROAST: Start by preheating your oven to 400. Toss the chickpeas with a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for about 25 minutes.
- MIX: While the chickpeas roast, mix the dressing. Combine the lemon juice and zest with the garlic, olive oil, salt and honey and set aside.
- COMBINE: Once the chickpeas are done cooking, allow them to cool then add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the red onion, dill and feta and top with the lemon dressing. Mix everything until it is well combined Enjoy!