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Chickpea Greek Salad

Chickpea Greek Salad
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Chickpea Greek Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and protein-rich salad combining hearty chickpeas, crisp vegetables, Kalamata olives, and a zesty Mediterranean dressing. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or side, offering a satisfying blend of bright flavors, wholesome nutrition, and versatile serving options.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, omit or substitute for vegan)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chickpeas and Vegetables: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley, ensuring all pieces are bite-sized for easy mixing and eating.
  2. Combine Ingredients in a Large Bowl: Add chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and parsley to a spacious mixing bowl. Gently toss to distribute evenly without mashing the chickpeas.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully combined and emulsified.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently again to ensure every bite is coated with the vibrant, flavorful vinaigrette.
  5. Add Feta and Serve: Crumble feta cheese on top if using. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld for a deeper taste.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice to naturally brighten flavors.
  • Drain chickpeas well to prevent watering down the salad.
  • Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor infusion.
  • Cube vegetables evenly for a pleasant texture and easy eating.
  • Adjust salt and pepper seasoning just before serving to ensure balanced flavor.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, Greek salad, vegan salad, gluten free salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, quick salad

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