Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean Chickpea Salad featuring a vibrant mix of chickpeas, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined for a zesty dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to ensure an even coating of the dressing over the salad components.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy the Mediterranean Chickpea Salad immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to serve it chilled, enhancing the flavors and refreshing quality.
Notes
- For added freshness, consider adding chopped fresh parsley or mint.
- You can substitute feta cheese with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to taste if you prefer a more tangy or oily dressing.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours but is best consumed fresh.
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chickpea Salad, Vegetarian, Healthy, Easy, No-Cook, Summer Salad
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