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Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta and Olives

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A light, refreshing Mediterranean salad combining chickpeas, feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 7 oz (200 g) feta cheese, crumbled from a block
  • 1 cup (150 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt and canned flavor. Drain well and set aside.
  2. Dice the cucumber into small cubes and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion and finely chop the fresh parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning carefully.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, halved Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated but the feta remains in chunks.
  6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. It can also rest overnight for enhanced flavor.
  7. Before serving, gently stir the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Rinse chickpeas well to avoid metallic taste. Use block feta and crumble yourself for best texture. Let salad rest for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust salt carefully due to salty feta and olives. Thinly slice onion to avoid overpowering flavor. If salad seems dry after resting, add a drizzle of olive oil or splash of water. Avoid overmixing to keep feta chunks intact.

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Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, summer salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe

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