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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish is a vibrant, no-cook delight that’s perfect for warm weather meals. This refreshing salad combines protein-rich chickpeas and crisp vegetables, all dressed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, its bright flavors and quick preparation make it a must-try dish everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water; pat dry.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and onion; halve the cherry tomatoes and olives.
  3. Chop the parsley and mint.
  4. Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey (or maple syrup), oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and herbs. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad; toss gently.
  6. Fold in feta cheese just before serving.
  • Author: Veronica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 cup (200g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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