Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Feta (Printable)
Vibrant salad with chickpeas, fresh veggies, tangy feta, and zesty lemon dressing for a wholesome meal or side.
# What You Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
06 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
→ Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
# How-To:
01 - Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl or jar until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.
04 - Serve immediately chilled or at room temperature. This Mediterranean chickpea salad pairs well as a light main course or hearty side dish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No cooking required, just chopping and whisking
- Gets even better after the flavors mingle for an hour
- Works as lunch, dinner, or a stunning side dish
02 -
- The salad needs at least 15 minutes to let the flavors marry
- Feta varies in saltiness so always taste before adding more salt
- Red onion can overpower if you do not soak it first
03 -
- Use a microplane to grate the garlic into the dressing for a smoother texture
- Let the salad come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor