Chickpea Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing A Veggie Protein Delight

Dive into the freshness of this Chickpea Greek Salad topped with a creamy Tzatziki Dressing, perfect for adding a protein punch to your plant-based diet

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized English cucumbers, cut into pieces
• 1 big yellow bell pepper, cut into pieces
• 2 cups of cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 medium-sized red onion, chopped finely
• 1 can chickpeas, make sure to drain and rinse them
• ½ cup of Kalamata olives without pits, sliced in half
• ½ cup of feta cheese, crumbled

Tzatziki Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A handful of fresh dill, chopped

Salad Preparation:

1. Combine Veggies and Chickpeas:
   • In a large salad bowl, toss together the chopped English cucumbers, yellow bell pepper, halved cherry or grape tomatoes, diced red onion, drained chickpeas, and halved Kalamata olives.
2. Add Feta:
   • Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top of the salad mix.

Tzatziki Dressing Preparation:

1. Mix Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
2. Season:
   • Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the chopped fresh dill.
3. Combine:
   • Drizzle the Tzatziki dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side for individuals to add as they please.

Enjoy this refreshing and protein-packed Chickpea Greek Salad with Tzatziki Dressing, a perfect meal for any time of the day