Description
A refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combining creamy feta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional
- Pita chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the crumbled feta, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, chopped dill, and crushed red pepper flakes. Use a fork to smash and mix everything together until fully combined, creating a creamy, tangy dressing base.
- Add the salad ingredients: To the bowl with the dressing, add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, diced red pepper, diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped basil. These fresh ingredients provide a vibrant taste and texture contrast.
- Toss and season: Gently stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper according to preference.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving dish and optionally serve with pita chips on the side for added crunch and enjoyment.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
- You can substitute fresh dill with dried dill if unavailable, using about 1 teaspoon.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; store in an airtight container.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegetarian, no-cook salad, feta salad, easy lunch
