Description
A bright and colorful salad made with fresh romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and chickpeas, dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, and place in a large bowl.
- Add the chickpeas, parsley, and feta cheese to the bowl.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or refreshing side.
Notes
Make the salad in advance but keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 322mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg