Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Half a cucumber, diced
- 7 oz/200 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- Half a red onion, finely sliced
- 3.5 oz/100 g feta, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- A handful of parsley, chopped
Method
- Put the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes and onion in a bowl.
- Add the oil, lemon juice and parsley. Toss well.
- Fold in the feta gently so it stays in pieces.
- Rest for five minutes before serving so the flavours mix.
Cook's tipAdd a can of tuna or a boiled egg to lift the protein to about 30 g.
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Protein is an estimate based on typical values for the ingredients listed. Brands vary, so check your labels if you are tracking closely.
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