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Easy • Vegetarian

Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad

A bright and refreshing salad packed with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, salty feta, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad

Craving something fresh, vibrant, and incredibly satisfying? This Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea and Feta Salad is your answer! It's bursting with bright flavors, contrasting textures, and makes for a perfect light lunch, side dish, or even a delightful main course served with warm pita.

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Salad

  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon-Herb Dressing

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and minced garlic. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated.

  4. Step 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

  5. Step 5

    Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as is, or serve with warm pita bread or tucked into lettuce wraps.

Tips

  • For a heartier meal, add grilled chicken, salmon, or a hard-boiled egg.
  • If you don't like raw red onion, soak it in ice water for 10 minutes, then drain before adding to the salad to reduce its pungency.
  • This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, making it great for meal prep.

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