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10-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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A quick and vibrant Mediterranean salad that’s packed with flavor and nutrients, ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3/4 cup chopped cucumber
  • 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse your chickpeas: Start by thoroughly rinsing those canned chickpeas under cold water.
  2. Chop your veggies: Grab a chopping board and start with the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Combine the base: In a large mixing bowl, toss together your rinsed chickpeas, chopped cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, kalamata olives, and red onion.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour your whisked dressing over the veggie mixture in the bowl and gently fold everything together.
  6. Feta and parsley time: Sprinkle the crumbled feta and chopped parsley over the top and fold them in carefully.
  7. Taste test: Grab a spoon and take a taste, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
  8. Chill or serve: Let the salad sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes or serve immediately.

Notes

This salad tastes better the longer it sits; keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, quick salad, healthy recipes

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