Nectarine Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight!
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining sweet nectarines and protein-rich chickpeas, perfect for summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe nectarines, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced nectarines, chickpeas, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- If using, sprinkle feta cheese on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the dressing right before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg