Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This hearty Mediterranean chickpea salad is loaded with bright vegetables, briny olives, and a simple lemon herb dressing that ties it all together. It is an easy and wholesome vegan recipe that comes together in under 15 minutes and keeps well for several days.
A hearty and flavor-packed Mediterranean chickpea salad ready in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
base
salad
dressing
Instructions
Prep All Vegetables
Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and halve the kalamata olives. Drain and rinse chickpeas well under cold water and pat dry with a towel for better dressing absorption.
Whisk the Dressing
Combine olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and a generous amount of salt and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Whisk vigorously until emulsified into a smooth and cohesive herby dressing.
Combine Everything
In a large bowl add the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Drizzle the lemon oregano dressing over everything and toss well to ensure every ingredient is coated.
Marinate and Serve
Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the chickpeas to soak up the bright lemony dressing. Taste and add more salt, lemon, or oregano as needed before plating.
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