Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Bowl
This Mediterranean Chickpea Crunch Bowl is a refreshing, light meal packed with flavor and texture. It features chickpeas, fresh vegetables, feta, and a simple lemon-oregano dressing, served with crunchy pita chips.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat pita chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, chopped cucumber, and chopped red bell pepper.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese to the vegetable mixture.
Dressing and Assembly
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the ingredients in the bowl.
- Sprinkle in dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately with whole-wheat pita chips or crackers for added crunch.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or finely chopped fresh mint.