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Easy • Vegetarian

Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Bowls

Bright and refreshing bowls packed with chickpeas, fresh veggies, feta, and a zesty lemon dressing.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Bowls

Looking for a meal that's light, vibrant, and utterly satisfying? These Mediterranean Chickpea & Feta Bowls are calling your name! They're packed with fresh ingredients, offer a delightful mix of textures and flavors, and are perfect for a healthy lunch or a speedy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Bowls

  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved or whole
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa or couscous (optional, for a heartier meal)
  • Mixed greens or spinach (optional, for a bed)

For the Lemon-Herb Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the chickpea and veggie mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  5. Step 5

    To serve, you can either enjoy the mixture as a stand-alone salad, or create bowls by placing a bed of mixed greens or cooked quinoa/couscous at the bottom and topping with the chickpea mixture.

Tips

  • For meal prep, keep the dressing separate and add it right before serving to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.
  • Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a non-vegetarian option.
  • Feel free to customize with other Mediterranean favorites like roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts.

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