Simple and Delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a symphony of fresh, vibrant flavors that come together beautifully to create a dish that's as delicious as it is visually appealing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a colorful side dish, this salad brings together creamy feta, protein-rich chickpeas, and a zesty homemade dressing that ties all the elements together in a marvelous Mediterranean melody.

Ingredients

🥒 4 mini cucumbers
🧅 1/2 red onion
🫒 1 cup Kalamata olives
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes
🥫 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
🧀 1 block of feta cheese (or as much as you like)
🌿 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Dressing Ingredients:
🫒 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
🍚 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon
🌿 1/2 teaspoon oregano
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dressing:

In a mason jar or any sealable container, combine the extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously until all the dressing ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

2- Chop the Ingredients:

Dice the mini cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese into bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the parsley.

3- Rinse the Chickpeas:

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and let them dry for a minute.

4- Assemble the Salad:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cucumbers, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
Pour the prepared dressing over the combined ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

5- Serve:

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or allow it to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together for an even more delightful experience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 310 kcal
Proteins per Serving: 10g
Fats per Serving: 23g
Carbohydrates per Serving: 20g
Equipment: Mason jar, large mixing bowl, whisk (optional for dressing), knife, cutting board