Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of chickpeas, cucumber, olives, tomatoes, and feta with a zesty lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, finely diced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor integration.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling thanks to the chickpeas, so you won't feel hungry an hour later.
  • Everything comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required.
  • The flavors somehow taste better the next day, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to work.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad too early in the day if you're serving it hours later—the cucumber will weep and everything becomes soggy by evening.
  • The feta crumbles into dust if you stir it too aggressively; fold it in gently at the very end, just before serving.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in a jar and shake it vigorously—it's faster than whisking and the jar lid means you can transport it to work or a picnic without spilling.
  • Keep a can or two of chickpeas on your shelf at all times; this salad can save a slow day in the kitchen and still taste like you put in effort.
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