Description

Greek Chickpea Salad- a simple salad made with chickpeas, colorful vegetables, olives, herbs, feta cheese, and a light lemon dressing. This salad makes a great quick and easy lunch, party appetizer, or side dish to any meal.

Ingredients

Salad:

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 1/2 cups diced cucumber

1 1/2 cups diced bell pepper

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (can also use castelvetrano or another variety)

Optional: 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (regular or vegan)

Greek dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Juice from 1/2 of a lemon (~1 tablespoon)

1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Drain and rinse chickpeas.

Add to a mixing bowl with cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and olives.

Whisk together all ingredients for Greek dressing.

Toss salad in dressing and top with feta. Enjoy!