Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl Savory and Healthy Meal

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 whole cucumber, diced
• 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 whole red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa as the base for your bowl.
2. Add the drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion to the bowl with quinoa.
3. Toss in the sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, mixing gently to incorporate all ingredients without breaking the feta.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, and toss everything together until everything is evenly coated.
6. Gently fold in the chopped parsley for a burst of freshness.
7. For best flavor, let the bowl sit in the refrigerator for at least 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.