Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Feta (Printable)

Chickpeas, fresh veggies, feta, and lemon-olive oil combine for a bright, flavorful Mediterranean dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
06 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# How-to Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
04 - Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes for chilled presentation.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • The flavors actually get better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep
  • Each bite hits that perfect balance of creamy, tangy, crisp, and salty
02 -
  • Red onion can be overpowering if you are sensitive to its bite, so soak the chopped onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad
  • The salad tastes infinitely better after the flavors have had time to meld together in the fridge for at least an hour
  • Feta brands vary wildly in saltiness, so always taste your crumbles before deciding how much salt to add to the dressing
03 -
  • Rinse your chickpeas thoroughly and let them drain completely so your salad does not become watery
  • Room temperature ingredients absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the fridge
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of cucumber for a more elegant presentation

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