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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad: Fresh, Flavorful & Easy

This Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad is a quick and healthy meal that impresses with its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 whole Cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup Parsley freshly chopped
  • ¼ cup Mint freshly chopped
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil high-quality extra virgin
  • 1 whole Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by opening a can of chickpeas, then drain, rinse, and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Finely chop ¼ of a red onion and set it aside. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, and peel, seed, and dice 1 cucumber. Finally, halve about ½ cup of Kalamata olives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared chickpeas, chopped vegetables, ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese, and a handful of chopped parsley and mint.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together.
  6. You can enjoy your salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best enjoyed fresh.

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