Chickpeas get a lot of love in our house. Then again, what is there not to love? This Mediterranean powerhouse is full of fibre, protein and a long list of vitamins and minerals. Chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) have shown to help control blood sugar, maintain good bone and heart health, improve digestion and even help with weight loss.
That’s a long list of credentials for a little bean.
I picked up some organic canned chickpeas at Nature’s Fare along with the rest of these simple ingredients (their olive oil selection is amazing!). I used two cans of the chickpeas (398ml, also known as Garbanzo beans). The staff at Nature’s Fare is super knowledgeable and the products are already ‘curated’ to make sure that they are as healthy, ethical and environmentally friendly as possible.
Chickpea Feta Salad
This salad can be made in advance, making it perfect for entertaining or taking along for a picnic. Incredibly simple and packed with Mediterranean flavors, it will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cups roughly chopped parsley curly or flat leaf
- ¾ cups feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients together, season with the salt to taste and set aside. This salad can be made a few hours in advance.
Looks great will this keep for a few days in the fridge?
Yes it will keep for a couple of days in the fridge! Happy Cooking!
Can you make this the day before a get together and still keep or is it best to make the day of?
Hi Christine we loved it the next day too so I would say you’re fine to prep it a day ahead!
Any thoughts on a feta replacement for a non-dairy eater??
Hi Mandy! You can skip it all-together or try a vegan option like a cashew cheese. Natures Fare has some great options!
Hi!
Do you know what the calories and fat per serving are?
Thanks!
No, I haven’t done those calculations, sorry!
Loved this recipe! I have so much parsley in my garden and never know what to do with it all. Awesome recipe, so fresh, so healthy.. THANK YOU!
Looks great! I’m not a huge parsley fan (but ❤️ Chickpeas.) Could you recommend a different green to try in this recipe that might work just as well?
Thanks!
Hi Heather! You could add any herb you want – cilantro or mint would work well or even some arugula!
Easy to prepare and full of goodness. Served this at Easter dinner. Great recipe.