Description
A refreshing and vibrant Greek Chickpea Salad combining crisp vegetables, briny olives, tangy feta, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
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, combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved grape tomatoes, chopped cucumber, chopped red and yellow bell peppers, sliced pepperoncini, halved kalamata olives, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley. Season the mixture with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 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 Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the prepared salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary. Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve flavor.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Allowing the salad to chill for an hour enhances the flavor melding but can be served immediately if needed.
- Use fresh lemon juice and quality olive oil for the best taste in the dressing.
- Add fresh herbs like dill or mint for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
