Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Olive Oil Dressing
This plant-based salad uses heart-protective olive oil, nuts, and veggies to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, per AHA guidelines.
Nutritional Notes: ~300 calories per serving; monounsaturated fats from olive oil reduce heart disease risk by 30%, with potassium-rich veggies for blood pressure control.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz, rinsed)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese (optional, low-fat)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Handful of fresh parsley and mint, chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Directions
- Toss chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and herbs in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and pepper for dressing; drizzle over salad.
- Crumble feta on top if using. Let sit 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
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