Roasted Chickpea Greek Salad: A Fresh, Easy Twist on Tradition
A light and nutritious salad featuring roasted chickpeas and fresh vegetables, bringing a modern take to a classic Greek salad.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a baking sheet, toss chickpeas with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Spread in a single layer.
- Roast chickpeas for 25-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, and olives.
- Add roasted chickpeas to the salad.
- Drizzle with red wine vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Add avocado for creaminess.
- Use canned chickpeas to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Roasted Chickpea Greek Salad, salad, healthy recipe