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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: 1 Great Trick

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
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This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad bursts with fresh flavor, perfect for your weekly meal prep. We share our favorite tips for making sure the dressing soaks in beautifully, giving you a delicious, ready-to-eat salad every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, halved olives, and chopped parsley.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. This is your bright, zesty dressing.
  3. If you are prepping ahead for the week, pour about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until lightly coated.
  4. If adding feta cheese, gently fold it in now.
  5. For optimal flavor absorption, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This resting time lets the vegetables soften slightly and soak up the dressing.
  6. When ready to serve, taste and add the remaining dressing if the salad seems dry. You have created a fresh meal that tastes even better the next day!

Notes

  • To help the dressing absorb deeply, gently crush about a quarter of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon before mixing. This releases their starch, which carries the flavor.
  • If you plan to store this for more than three days, keep the feta cheese separate and add it just before eating to prevent it from becoming too soft.
  • For extra tang, add zest from half a lemon to your dressing mixture.

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