Description
The Chickpea Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing is a refreshing and protein-packed dish, combining the hearty textures of chickpeas with the crisp freshness of traditional Greek salad ingredients.
Ingredients
- 🥒 2 medium-sized English cucumbers, cut into pieces
- 🫑 1 big yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces
- 🍅 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 🧅 1 medium-sized red onion, chopped finely
- 🌱 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 🫒 ½ cup of Kalamata olives without pits, sliced in half
- 🧀 ½ cup of feta cheese, crumbled
Tzatziki Dressing Ingredients:
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- 🥛 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 🥒 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🌿 A handful of fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
Salad Preparation:
- Combine Veggies and Chickpeas: Toss English cucumbers, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, and Kalamata olives in a large salad bowl.
- Add Feta: Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
Tzatziki Dressing Preparation:
- Mix Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped dill.
- Combine: Drizzle dressing over the salad before serving, or offer on the side.
Enjoy this Chickpea Greek Salad with its creamy Tzatziki Dressing for a burst of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a refreshing lunch, dinner, or as a side dish to any meal. Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and dressed in a tangy, herb-infused Tzatziki, it’s sure to please any palate.