Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Garden Salad

Bright, protein-rich Mediterranean salad with chickpeas and feta

This Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Garden Salad is a refreshing and colorful meal that combines crunchy greens, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta with the hearty goodness of chickpeas. Drizzled with lemon-olive oil dressing and fragrant oregano, it’s a perfect way to enjoy wholesome ingredients that support a healthy lifestyle.

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce (washed, dried, chopped)
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• 2 large tomatoes (chopped)
• 6 ounces pitted black olives (drained)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1.5 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned, rinsed and drained)
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cucumber slices, chopped tomatoes, black olives, green and red bell peppers, red onion, and chickpeas. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the top.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, and black pepper until well blended.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately for a fresh, bright Mediterranean lunch.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 320 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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