Description
Fresh, zesty, and packed with plant-based power—this Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl is your go-to for a no-cook, high-protein meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny olives, and creamy feta, it’s tossed in a light lemon-herb dressing and built to satisfy. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or easy meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups cooked quinoa, rice, or greens (optional base)
Lemon Herb Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together all dressing ingredients until emulsified.
Pour dressing over chickpea mix and toss gently to coat.
Serve as-is or over a bed of quinoa, rice, or leafy greens.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 16g