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Easy 15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

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Prepare this fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean chickpea salad quickly. It combines chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta, and a bright lemon dressing, making it ideal for a fast lunch or a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
  2. Chop all fresh vegetables: cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Halve the olives.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, olives, and fresh parsley.
  4. Pour the prepared lemon vinaigrette over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  5. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese. Do not overmix.
  6. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • This salad works well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if making more than two days ahead to keep vegetables crisp.
  • You can add chopped bell pepper for extra crunch and color.
  • For a richer flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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