How to Make Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Prepare the Ingredients

Chop the vegetables, rinse the chickpeas, and crumble the feta cheese.

Make the Dressing

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, and seasonings.

Combine Everything

Toss the salad ingredients with the dressing until well coated.

Let It Rest

Allow the flavors to meld for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Baking Tips

For extra flavor, let the salad marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.

Swap feta cheese for vegan feta to make it dairy-free.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup cucumber, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

A refreshing and protein-packed Mediterranean salad featuring chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon herb dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.

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Ingredients

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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

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