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A vibrant bowl of Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and simple chickpea salad with Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

This salad is great on its own, as a side dish, or stuffed into pita bread.