Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A fresh chickpea salad with crisp vegetables, feta cheese, olives, herbs, and a lemon-olive oil dressing.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, shake off excess water, and place them in the large mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 480.0 gr Chickpea

    Cookware: colander, Large Mixing Bowl

  2. Step 2

    Rinse and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and parsley. Cut them as specified and add them to the chickpeas.

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Cucumber, 20.0 gr Flat-Leaf Parsley, 150.0 gr Red Bell Pepper, 60.0 gr Red Onion, 250.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl

  3. Step 3

    Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved olives to the mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 100.0 gr Feta Cheese, 80.0 gr Kalamata Olive

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in the small bowl until combined.

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Black Pepper, 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 45.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.0 gr Garlic, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

  6. Step 6

    Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes, then toss once more before serving.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash produce and use clean utensils. Refrigerate promptly, do not leave the salad at room temperature for more than 2 hours, and consume refrigerated leftovers within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw ready-to-eat produce
  • refrigerated feta cheese
  • cut vegetables held at room temperature