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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad That Bursts with Flavor

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a quick, healthy dish that captures vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 Cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives halved
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Mint optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice adjust to taste
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or half if using fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • colander
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and rinsing the chickpeas in a colander, then pat them dry.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber. Halve the Kalamata olives.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse chickpeas thoroughly to improve texture. Dress the salad just before serving for optimal freshness and crunch.

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