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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Fresh, Easy & Flavor-Packed

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is fresh, easy, and packed with flavors, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 15 oz Canned Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 Cucumber Diced into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Soaked in water for 10 minutes to mellow flavor.
  • 1 pint Tomatoes Halved.
  • 6 oz Kalamata Olives Whole.
  • 6 oz Feta Cheese Crumble by hand.
  • 1.5 tbsp Parsley Mince.
  • 1.5 tbsp Cilantro Mince.
  • 1.5 tbsp Garlic Mince.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
For the Dressing
  • 2.5 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar For bright flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice For acidity.
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Use a robust variety.
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard For emulsifying the dressing.
  • 2 tsp Honey Adds sweetness to balance flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice the cucumber into 1/2-inch pieces, finely chop the red onion, and halve the tomatoes. Arrange in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mince the garlic, parsley, and cilantro together on a cutting board and add to the bowl of chopped vegetables.
  3. Whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
  4. Fold the drained chickpeas into the bowl with the veggies and herbs. Add Kalamata olives and crumbled feta, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine without over-mixing.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Before serving, stir gently to redistribute flavors and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill the salad for at least an hour for enhanced flavor. Ensure all ingredients are well-drained to maintain texture.

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