Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas; 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes; 1 medium, diced cucumber; 1/4 medium, thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup, pitted Kalamata olives; 1 cup, crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 clove, minced garlic; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A fresh, tangy salad packed with protein-rich chickpeas, creamy feta, and bright Mediterranean flavors.

Time: 15 min
Per serving: 12g protein

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Ingredients

canned chickpeas
2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
cherry tomatoes
1 cup, halved
cucumber
1 medium, diced
red onion
1/4 medium, thinly sliced
Kalamata olives
1/2 cup, pitted
feta cheese
1 cup, crumbled
fresh parsley
1/4 cup, chopped
fresh mint
2 tablespoons, chopped
olive oil
3 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
garlic
1 clove, minced
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Equipment

·large bowl
·small bowl
·whisk
·cutting board
·knife

Steps

In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to combine.

Add the fresh parsley and mint, then gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

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