Greek Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked Chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced Cucumber
• 0.5 medium, thinly sliced Red Onion
• 1 pint, halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 0.5 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata Olives
• 4 oz, crumbled Feta Cheese
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh Mint
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.

2. 2

   Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving. This also helps to keep it fresh.

7. 7

   Serve chilled.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.