Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon honey optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, red bell pepper, parsley, and oregano.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving for the best flavor.