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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
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This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe is a vibrant and wholesome dish that brings together the delightful flavors of fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a nutritious weeknight dinner, this salad is both quick to prepare and easy to customize. With a burst of flavor in every bite, it’s loaded with protein and fiber, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters. Enjoy it on its own, as a side dish, or paired with grilled proteins for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • 15 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cucumber (peeled and diced)
  • ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
  • 1 pint baby tomatoes (halved)
  • 6 ounces kalamata olives (drained and rinsed)
  • 6 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Minced garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, baby tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, parsley, cilantro, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until combined.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  5. Garnish with reserved feta and herbs before serving cold.

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