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A colorful Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta in a large bowl
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 285kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced olives, and chopped parsley.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
  • Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
  • Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, taking care not to over-mix to maintain the texture of the cheese.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to integrate.