Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A fresh chickpea salad with crisp vegetables, feta cheese, olives, 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 place them in the large mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Rinse and dry the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and parsley. Cut them as specified and add them to the chickpeas.
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Step 3
Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved olives to the mixing bowl.
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Step 4
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper in the small bowl until combined.
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Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Step 6
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes, then toss once more before serving.
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