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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad Recipe
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Craving a burst of Mediterranean sunshine in a bowl? This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is your answer! Silky textures meet bold, herbaceous flavors in this incredibly easy and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

Chickpea Salad:

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (approximately 850g / 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped (approximately 75g)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (approximately 150g)
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (approximately 200g)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (approximately 80g)
  • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (approximately 115g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (approximately 30g)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped (approximately 30g)

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil (approximately 60ml)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (approximately 45ml)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Chop the Vegetables: Finely chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and halve the Kalamata olives.
  3. Make the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine and Toss: In a bowl, mix chickpeas, red onion, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, parsley, and mint. Add dressing and gently toss.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra feta and herbs.

Notes

  • Pick firm, ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • Use good quality feta cheese, preferably imported.
  • For the freshest herbs, try sourcing them from a local farmers’ market or grow your own!
  • Don’t skip rinsing the chickpeas to improve texture.
  • Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning as needed for balance.
  • If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • To prevent sogginess, add dressing just before serving.

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