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Chickpea Greek Salad

Chickpea Greek Salad
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A fresh, vibrant, and healthy Chickpea Greek Salad that comes together in under 15 minutes. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp vegetables, zesty herbs, and creamy feta, this versatile salad is perfect as a quick meal, light dinner, or colorful side dish suitable for vegetarian, vegan (with modifications), and gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (use vegan feta for vegan option)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, roughly chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Rinse and drain canned chickpeas well. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and roughly chop the fresh parsley and oregano. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives if needed.
  2. Combine the vegetables and chickpeas: In a large bowl, gently toss the chickpeas with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, olives, and herbs to mix all the colorful components evenly.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper until well blended to create a bright and tart dressing.
  4. Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat every ingredient without crushing the veggies.
  5. Add the finishing touch: Crumble the feta cheese over the top and give the salad one last gentle toss, leaving some feta visible for visual appeal and flavor bursts.

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients by chilling your veggies and chickpeas beforehand to keep the salad crisp and refreshing.
  • Add the dressing gradually and toss lightly to avoid sogginess.
  • Rinse chickpeas well to reduce sodium content while retaining flavor.
  • Use fresh parsley and oregano rather than dried for the best aromatic impact.
  • Choose high-quality feta cheese for creaminess and tang that elevate the salad.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; keep dressing separate if possible to preserve texture.
  • Freezing is not recommended as vegetables and feta lose texture and flavor after thawing.
  • This salad is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature; avoid reheating.

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Keywords: Chickpea Greek Salad, Vegan Chickpea Salad, Quick Healthy Salad, Mediterranean Salad, Gluten-Free Salad

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