Description
Mediterranean chickpea salad dances with zesty herbs, crisp vegetables, and tangy feta, bringing sunshine from Greece to your plate. Refreshing ingredients blend perfectly, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this simple yet elegant dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup pickled red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, plus whole leaves for garnish
Lemon Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel until emulsified and smooth.
- Gently fold chickpeas, halved grape tomatoes, diced cucumber, tangy pickled red onions, and briny kalamata olives into the prepared dressing, ensuring each morsel receives an even coating.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, dill, and mint across the salad, delicately incorporating herbs to distribute their vibrant aromatics throughout the mixture.
- Conduct a flavor assessment, fine-tuning seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Embellish the surface with whole mint leaves for visual appeal. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 60 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and intensify.
Notes
- Customize dressing intensity by adjusting lemon juice and garlic amounts to suit personal taste preferences.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and remove excess starch for better texture.
- Prep ingredients ahead and store separately to maintain crispness, combining just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Create variations by swapping herbs or adding protein like feta cheese, grilled chicken, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg