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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe Easy Fresh Feta & Herb Bowl

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This vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is packed with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny olives, and creamy feta, tossed in a tangy homemade dressing. It’s quick to prepare, healthy, and perfect for potlucks, lunches, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • Optional: 1 medium avocado, diced
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon capers

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water. Let them sit in a colander to dry.
  2. Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and slice olives. Place all in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Chop parsley and mint. Add to the bowl with crumbled feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
  6. Add optional ingredients (roasted red peppers, avocado, capers) if desired and toss lightly.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld, if time allows.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with reserved feta and extra herbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh herbs and let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook until tender. Adjust dressing to taste. Salad keeps for up to 3 days in the fridge. For vegan, substitute feta with vegan cheese or avocado.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, feta, healthy salad, vegetarian, gluten-free, easy salad, fresh herbs, potluck, lunch, picnic, Greek salad

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