Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (Printable)

Vibrant salad featuring chickpeas, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, and creamy feta with lemon dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large cucumber, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
07 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

→ Lemon Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
12 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, finely diced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, making weeknight dinner feel effortless.
  • The protein from chickpeas keeps you satisfied without any heaviness.
  • Flavors actually improve if you let it sit, so meal prep becomes your secret weapon.
02 -
  • Don't dress it too far in advance unless you like a soggy salad; 30 minutes ahead is perfect, more than that and cucumber starts weeping.
  • The feta is delicate—if you toss it too aggressively, it becomes a fine dust rather than those satisfying little pockets of tang.
03 -
  • Make the dressing in a mason jar and shake it up instead of whisking—less cleanup and it emulsifies beautifully with the motion.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and dress the salad no more than 30 minutes before eating for maximum crispness.
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