Ingredients
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
– 1 small red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ½ teaspoon dried oregano
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Making Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is incredibly straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by prepping your vegetables. Rinse, chop, and dice everything as specified in the ingredient list.
2. Mix Chickpeas: In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
3. Add Vegetables: Along with the chickpeas, add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and chopped red onion.
4. Incorporate Feta: Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
5. Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
6. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to combine all ingredients well.
7. Marinate (Optional): Allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
8. Taste and Adjust: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Following these steps will lead you to a fantastic Mediterranean Chickpea Salad that is bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 12g