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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Fresh & Flavorful Delight

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy, and refreshing dish combining vibrant ingredients for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Cucumber diced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped and soaked in water
  • 2 medium Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives whole or pitted
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Parsley finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro finely minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
  1. Wash and dice the cucumber into uniform pieces. Finely chop the red onion and soak it in cold water for about 10 minutes. Halve the tomatoes and pit the Kalamata olives.
  2. Finely mince the garlic, parsley, and cilantro together. Allow the minced garlic to sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey; whisk until well-blended. Gradually add olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
  4. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, olives, feta, and minced herbs. Toss gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the combined ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and taste for seasoning adjustments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour to let flavors meld beautifully; overnight is even better for maximum taste!

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