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Greek Chickpea & Feta Salad

This Greek Chickpea & Feta Salad is a fresh Mediterranean-inspired dish made with chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, olives, and creamy feta cheese tossed in a simple lemon-olive oil dressing. It’s healthy, filling, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Salad Base
  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Avocado slices
  • Roasted peppers
  • Grilled chicken
  • Crispy chickpeas for extra crunch

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry.
  2. Chop cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, vegetables, and olives.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  6. Add feta cheese and mix lightly or leave on top.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for better flavor.

Notes

  • Dry chickpeas well for better texture.
  • Add crispy chickpeas for extra crunch.
  • Tastes better after chilling for a short time.
  • Stores in fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Great for mediterranean chickpea salad meal prep.
  • Works well as a chickpeas salad healthy option or side dish.