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Chickpea salad with cucumber, tomato, and feta in a bowl
SaladsVeganMediterraneaneasy

Chickpea Salad

Protein-packed salad with fresh vegetables and a tangy lemon dressing

TOTAL TIME80 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES265 KCAL
REWARD XP+90 XP

INGREDIENTS

11 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the salad base
For the dressing
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES265
PROTEIN11g
FAT12g
CARBS30g
EQUIPMENT
SaucepanMixing BowlWire Whisk

Execution Timeline

9 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1BOIL THE CHICKPEAS
45 MIN

Add the soaked chickpeas to a saucepan of fresh water and boil until tender but still holding their shape, about 45 minutes.

Tip: Chickpeas are done when they mash easily between two fingers but have not turned mushy
2DRAIN AND COOL THE CHICKPEAS
5 MIN

Drain the boiled chickpeas in a colander and let them cool to room temperature for 10 minutes before adding to the salad.

3DICE THE CUCUMBER
4 MIN

Wash the cucumber and cut it into small, even 1cm cubes.

4DICE THE TOMATOES
4 MIN

Core the tomatoes and cut them into small cubes similar in size to the cucumber.

5CHOP THE ONION AND PARSLEY
5 MIN

Finely chop the red onion and parsley, keeping the pieces small so they distribute evenly through the salad.

Tip: Rinse the chopped onion briefly under cold water to soften its bite before mixing it in
6WHISK THE DRESSING
3 MIN

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.

Tip: The dressing should look uniformly cloudy, not separated, once properly whisked
7COMBINE THE SALAD
2 MIN

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and parsley.

8DRESS AND TOSS THE SALAD
2 MIN

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until every piece is evenly coated.

9FINISH WITH FETA AND REST
5 MIN

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and let it sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld before serving.