Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It's a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make salad perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
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Instructions


1.

Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.

2.

Combine the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, halved Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.

3.

Dress the salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

4.

Add feta (optional): If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

5.

Chill and serve: For best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together. Serve cold.


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Notes


1.

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will actually improve as it sits.

2.

If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs. Use about 1 teaspoon of dried parsley and 1/2 teaspoon of dried mint.

3.

For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette.

Category


• Salad (Mediterranean)

Keywords


chickpea salad mediterranean salad vegetarian salad vegan salad healthy salad gluten-free salad easy salad lunch side dish

Dietary


Vegetarian Vegan Gluten-Free

Calories Per Serving


• Approximately 250-300 calories

Cook Time


• 0 minutes (Easy)

Total Time


• 20 minutes

Equipment


  • • Large mixing bowl
  • • Small mixing bowl
  • • Whisk
  • • Knife
  • • Cutting board

Approx. Cost


• $10-$15

Ingredients


Salad

  • • 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed Chickpeas (Ensure chickpeas are well-drained to avoid a watery salad.)
  • • 1 large, diced Cucumber (English cucumber is preferred due to its thin skin and fewer seeds.)
  • • 1 large, diced Red Bell Pepper (Adds sweetness and color to the salad.)
  • • 1/2 medium, finely diced Red Onion (Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness if desired.)
  • • 1 pint, halved Cherry Tomatoes (Use other types of tomatoes if cherry tomatoes are not available.)
  • • 1/2 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata Olives (Adds a salty, briny flavor.)
  • • 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley (Use flat-leaf parsley for best flavor.)
  • • 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh Mint (Adds a refreshing flavor.)
  • • 1/2 cup, crumbled (optional) Feta Cheese (Omit for a vegan salad.)

Lemon Vinaigrette

  • • 1/4 cup, fresh Lemon Juice (Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.)
  • • 1/4 cup, extra virgin Olive Oil (Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.)
  • • 1 clove, minced Garlic (Adds a pungent flavor.)
  • • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano (Adds a classic Mediterranean flavor.)
  • • To taste Salt (Adjust to your preference.)
  • • To taste Black Pepper (Freshly ground black pepper is recommended.)

Variations


  • • Grilled chicken or fish
  • • Pita bread or naan
  • • Hummus and vegetables
  • • Greek salad
  • • Tzatziki sauce