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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish
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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer? Look no further than this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette. This delightful salad is a celebration of fresh flavors, combining protein-rich chickpeas with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, requiring just 20 minutes of prep time and no cooking at all! Packed with nutritious ingredients, it offers endless variations to suit your taste, making it family-friendly and meal-prep ready. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, this salad will impress everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, 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 crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
  • Fresh parsley and mint leaves, chopped
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat dry.
  2. Dice cucumber, bell peppers, red onion; halve tomatoes and olives.
  3. Chop fresh parsley and mint.
  4. Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey (or maple syrup), oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; gradually add olive oil while whisking to emulsify.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with veggies, olives, herbs; pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently.
  6. Fold in crumbled feta before serving.

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