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Classic Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Classic Mediterranean Chickpea Salad You’ll Crave Daily

A delicious Classic Mediterranean Chickpea Salad filled with fresh vegetables and flavors, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped and soaked
  • 1 cup Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives whole
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Juice Lemon fresh
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey omit for tartness
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse chickpeas, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, and halve tomatoes. Soak onion in cold water for milder flavor.
  2. Mince Herbs: Combine parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic in a bowl.
  3. Make Dressing: Whisk red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, and cumin in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil.
  4. Combine Salad: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, olives, herbs, and feta.
  5. Add Dressing: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  7. Adjust Seasoning: Toss again and adjust with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors. Drain and pat dry all ingredients thoroughly for freshness.

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