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Greek Chickpea Salad (Fresh, Healthy & Easy)

Greek Chickpea Salad (Fresh, Healthy & Easy)

This Greek Chickpea Salad combines tender chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a tangy homemade Greek vinaigrette. It's a fresh, protein-packed salad that's quick to make and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives halved
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Greek Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For tossing the salad
  • 1 Small Bowl For preparing the dressing
  • 1 Whisk To blend the vinaigrette
  • 1 Cutting Board For chopping vegetables
  • 1 Chef's Knife For slicing and dicing

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, then pat them dry.Dice the cucumber and green bell pepper, halve the tomatoes, slice the onion, and chop the parsley.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper.Add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley to a large mixing bowl.Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until evenly coated.Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.Garnish with extra feta, parsley, and a lemon wedge before serving.

Notes

  • Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly.
  • Pat the chickpeas dry before mixing.
  • Use block feta and crumble it yourself for the best texture.
  • Chill before serving for maximum flavor.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    Use fresh lemon juice and quality feta cheese for the most authentic Greek flavor.