Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe: Fresh and Vibrant
Vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad with feta and lemon-oregano dressing.
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- ½ cup feta
- ¼ cup parsley
- 2 tbsp dill
- Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Optional: Lemon wedges parsley
- Suggested Pairings: Pita bread rosé wine
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, feta, parsley, and dill in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper for dressing.
- Toss salad with dressing; let sit 10-15 min.
- Chill 30 min if desired; stir before serving.
- Garnish with lemon, parsley; serve with pita, wine.
Notes
- Rinse chickpeas well.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Try a vegan variation.
- Pair with iced tea.