Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki Dressing: A Perfectly Balanced, Flavor-Packed Meal
Enjoy a fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki Dressing—packed with vibrant veggies, protein, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2medium English cucumbers, chopped
- 1large yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cupscherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1medium red onion, diced
- 1can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cuppitted Kalamata olives, halved
- ½ cupcrumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1/3 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoonsfresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoonfresh lemon zest
- 1–2garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- A small handful of fresh dill, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (about ¼ teaspoon each)
Instructions
- For the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a mason jar or small bowl. Shake or whisk thoroughly until well mixed and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, olives, and feta.
- Drizzle the tzatziki dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Enjoy fresh or store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Details:
- A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, tangy feta, and a creamy tzatziki dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a side dish at your next gathering.