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🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A fresh, vibrant, and protein-packed salad featuring chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 red onion
  • 4 mini cucumbers
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 block of feta cheese (or as much as desired)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a mason jar, combine the olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake well until emulsified.

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

  3. Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped vegetables, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.

  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.

  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • This salad is versatile and can be customized with additional ingredients like bell peppers or avocado.
  • Best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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