🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
🧺 Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1½ cans, drained & rinsed)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 small cucumber, diced
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¼ red onion, finely chopped
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½ cup bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
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⅓ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons fresh mint or basil (optional but recommended)
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⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
🍋 Mediterranean Dressing
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Optional: pinch of chili flakes or cumin
👩🍳 Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, parsley, and mint.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
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Add crumbled feta and lightly mix.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor before serving.
🌿 Serving Ideas
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Serve as a light lunch
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Pair with grilled chicken or fish
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Spoon into pita bread or wraps
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Great as a mezze side dish
🧡 Tips & Variations
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Add avocado for creaminess
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Add sun-dried tomatoes for deeper flavor
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Make it vegan by skipping feta or using plant-based cheese
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Keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days
