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Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad with vegetables and dressing

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

A crisp, tangy salad featuring chickpeas, feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans Chickpeas (15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed) Canned are fine and make preparation quicker.
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 large Cucumber (peeled, seeded, and diced)
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives (pitted and halved) Try to choose good quality.
  • 4 ounces Feta Cheese (crumbled) Use a good quality feta.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
Dressing Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Roughly chop the vegetables.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Let the salad sit for five minutes to allow flavors to meld, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Notes

This salad is forgiving; feel free to adjust the ingredients to your liking. It travels well and can be made in advance.