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A colorful bowl of Mediterranean chickpea salad with cucumbers, peppers, and feta cheese
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Classic Chickpea Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15.5 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and starch.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley.
  • In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
  • Toss the salad gently to ensure all components are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
  • Fold in the crumbled feta cheese just before serving to maintain its texture.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor development, or serve immediately at room temperature.