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A close-up shot of the Mediterranean chickpea salad, showing the texture of the cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a fresh, fast, and flavorful meal perfect for a healthy lunch. It's packed with chickpeas, crisp veggies, feta, and a zesty lemon dressing, all ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 15 ounce canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
  • 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Bowl or Jar (for dressing)
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board

Instructions
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, and halved Kalamata olives.
  2. In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until fully combined and emulsified.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  4. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Be careful not to over-mix.
  5. Serve immediately for the freshest crunch, or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Meal Prep: For best results when meal prepping, you can keep the dressing separate and combine it just before serving.
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