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Easy Chickpea Salad with Feta Recipe (Fresh & Healthy)

Easy Chickpea Salad with Feta

A fresh Mediterranean-style salad made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta, parsley, and a lemon-oregano dressing. It requires no cooking and is ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 15-ounce cans Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Red-wine vinegar
  • 1 clove Small garlic clove, finely minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cool water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel if you prefer a less watery salad and want the dressing to cling more closely.
  2. Dice the cucumber and red onion, halve the cherry or grape tomatoes, and chop the parsley. Keep the vegetable pieces fairly similar in size so every forkful includes a pleasant mix of textures.
  3. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Taste the dressing and adjust only if needed after considering the saltiness of the feta.
  4. Add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently so the feta stays in small pieces rather than dissolving into the dressing.
  5. Taste the finished salad and adjust with more salt, pepper, lemon juice, or olive oil as desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.

Notes

Rinse the chickpeas well and dry them briefly for the best texture. Add the feta near the end and toss gently. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and enjoy within 2 to 3 days.