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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad You’ll Love Making!

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Medium Cucumber or zucchini
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper or yellow/orange
  • 0.5 Red Onion finely sliced or substitute with green onions
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese, or omit for vegan
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata Olives or green olives
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar or lemon juice/apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped or substitute with basil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice or add lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water. Pat them dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and half of the red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the olives and crumble the feta cheese. Add all to the bowl.
  3. Gently stir the chickpeas, vegetables, feta, and olives together. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a jar, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Shake well until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two days before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for best texture.

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