Description
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in Jars is a nutritious dish combining fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: One can (15 oz)
- Cherry Tomatoes: One cup, halved
- Cucumber: One cup, diced
- Feta Cheese: Half a cup, crumbled
- Red Onion: A quarter cup, finely chopped
- Fresh Parsley: A quarter cup, chopped
- Olive Oil: A quarter cup
- Lemon Juice: Two tablespoons
- Dried Oregano: One teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by combining drained and rinsed chickpeas with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Chop the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion and parsley.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer the ingredients in jars starting with chickpeas, followed by cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese.
- Add red onion and parsley on top, drizzle with dressing, seal the jar, and refrigerate.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Shake the jar before serving to mix ingredients.
- Can be served with pita bread or whole grain crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chickpea, Salad, Jars, Healthy, Meal Prep