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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad: Fresh, Easy & Flavorful

This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for busy days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium Cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled High-quality feta recommended
  • 0.25 cup Parsley, chopped Or substitute with cilantro
  • 0.25 cup Mint, chopped Fresh mint is best
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil, extra virgin High-quality recommended
  • 1 medium Lemon Juice, fresh
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Colander
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold water in a colander. Pat dry and set aside.
  2. Finely chop half a red onion, halve a cup of cherry tomatoes, and peel, seed, and dice one cucumber. Pit and halve about a handful of Kalamata olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, the juice from one lemon, and one clove of minced garlic. Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and season with salt and pepper. Mix until emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese. Add parsley and mint. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or let chill for 15-30 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with extra feta and herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add dressing just before serving for optimal crunch.

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