Chickpea Salad
A fresh Mediterranean-style salad with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta, herbs, and a lemon-olive oil dressing.
Instructions
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Step 1
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, shake off excess water, and transfer them to the large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Wash and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and parsley. Prepare them as noted, dice the red onion, and add everything to the chickpeas.
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Step 3
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
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Step 4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Gently fold in the feta cheese.
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Step 5
Let the salad stand for 10 minutes, then toss once more and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Use clean utensils and wash produce before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Raw vegetables require thorough washing.
- Feta cheese and prepared leftovers require refrigeration.