Simple and Delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a symphony of fresh, vibrant flavors that come together beautifully to create a dish that's as delicious as it is visually appealing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, this salad brings together creamy feta, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty homemade dressing that ties all the elements together in a marvelous Mediterranean melody.

Ingredients

🥒 4 mini cucumbers
🧅 1/2 red onion
🫒 1 cup Kalamata olives
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes
🥫 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
🧀 1 block of feta cheese (or as much as you like)
🌿 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Dressing Ingredients:
🫒 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
🍚 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🌿 1/2 teaspoon oregano
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dressing:

• In a mason jar or any sealable container, combine the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
• Secure the lid and shake vigorously until all the dressing ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

2- Chop the Ingredients:

• Dice the mini cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
• Finely chop the parsley.

3- Rinse the Chickpeas:

• Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and let them dry for a minute.

4- Assemble the Salad:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
• Pour the prepared dressing over the combined ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

5- Serve:

• Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together for an even more delightful experience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 310 kcal
Proteins per Serving: 10g
Fats per Serving: 23g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 20g
Equipment: Mason jar, large mixing bowl, whisk (optional for dressing), knife, cutting board

Cooking Tips:

• For added flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad