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Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta

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A simple, flavorful Mediterranean chickpea salad with tangy feta, fresh herbs, and a bright lemon-oregano dressing. Perfect for a light, refreshing summer lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or about 3 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 cup (150 g) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint (optional)
  • 1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas well under cold water to remove excess salt and starch (about 3 minutes). Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, parsley, and mint.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss again to mix without breaking up the cheese too much.
  5. Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes at room temperature or chill in the fridge for up to an hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Give the salad a quick stir before serving. Enjoy as a standalone lunch or side dish.

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce canned taste and sodium. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Toss gently after adding feta to keep cheese chunks intact. Let salad rest to meld flavors. Best served fresh or within 2 days refrigerated. For vegan option, substitute feta with firm tofu or vegan cheese.

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Keywords: Mediterranean chickpea salad, feta salad, summer salad, easy lunch, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free

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