Mediterranean-Inspired Chickpea Salad
A delicious and heart-healthy salad packed with soluble fiber, plant-based proteins, and healthy fats to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy!
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein (g) | 9 |
| Carbs (g) | 30 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 |
| Sugar (g) | 5 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 1 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 300 |
| Cholesterol | 0 |