Description
This Tzatziki Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that combines the creaminess of Greek yogurt with the crunch of fresh vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
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For the Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and excess liquid squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives (optional)
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta if using. Pour the tzatziki dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use a dairy-free yogurt and omit feta cheese.
- This salad is excellent as a side dish, light lunch, or filling for pita bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg
