Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Printable)

A zesty Mediterranean mix of chickpeas, olives, vegetables, feta, and lemon-based dressing for a fresh taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and modify seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required
  • The flavors get better after a few hours in the refrigerator making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
  • Let the salad sit for at least thirty minutes before serving so the dressing can really soak into the chickpeas
  • The red onion gets milder the longer it sits in the acidic dressing
03 -
  • Use a glass jar with a tight lid to shake the dressing instead of whisking
  • Toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds add a lovely crunch
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