Description
A vibrant and quick side dish featuring tender chickpeas tossed in a zesty homemade herb sauce and crumbled feta.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup homemade chimichurri sauce
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander under cool water and allow them to drain completely to remove excess moisture.
- Prepare the chimichurri sauce by blending fresh herbs, oil, vinegar, and aromatics until a coarse sauce forms.
- Place the dry chickpeas in a medium bowl and pour the green sauce over them, tossing well to coat every bean.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese and gently fold it into the mixture.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 5 days to allow flavors to develop further.
Notes
For a vegan version, simply omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative. Dried chickpeas can be used if soaked and cooked beforehand.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Chilling Time: 30 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chimichurri Chickpeas, chickpea salad, vegetarian side dish, healthy snack, Mediterranean chickpeas