Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Chickpea Side

This mediterranean chickpea side is a summer favorite! It’s made with fresh and bright ingredients and tossed with a homemade Greek dressing has the perfect balance of lemon, garlic, and oregano. I love this dish for an easy lunch or hearty side. 

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Course Salad

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 18 minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 4 oz feta cheese, diced or crumbled
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley

Dressing

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Add all of the salad ingredients to a mixing bowl. Add all dressing ingredients to a shaker and shake until combined. Pour the Greek dressing over the salad and give it a gentle stir. Add salt and pepper as needed. Transfer everything to a large bowl and serve.

Recipe Notes

This will store well in the fridge for about 5 days in an airtight container.

Bon Appétit!
xx—BB