Description
A refreshing and nutritious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, meal prep, or side dish with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped mint if using. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified and aromatic.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and gently toss until every ingredient is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing. Take care not to mash the vegetables while mixing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preferences for balance and seasoning depth.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing Mediterranean experience.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it excellent for meal prep and quick lunches.
- For added richness and protein, consider adding diced avocado or grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
