Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Chickpea Salad packed with fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for Mediterranean meals.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 2 cups English cucumber chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 1 small red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chickpeas, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red and yellow bell peppers, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld nicely.
Notes
- For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a vegan alternative.
- Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for a brighter flavor.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours, but best consumed within 1 hour to maintain crispness.
- Adjust the amount of pepperoncini or olives based on your preferred level of tanginess and saltiness.
- Serve with warm pita bread or as a side to grilled meats for a complete Mediterranean meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
