Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

A refreshing and hearty Mediterranean chickpea salad, perfect for meal prep or a light lunch.

Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

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Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

15 ounce chickpeas rinsed and drained
2 cups diced Persian cucumber
1 green bell pepper sliced
1.33 cups grape tomatoes halved
20 Kalamata or Gaeta olives
0.25 cup red onion sliced lengthwise
4 ounces fresh feta cheese sliced thick

Dressing

2 fresh lemons juiced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves minced
0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In each of 4 containers or bowls, arrange 1/3 cup chickpeas, 1/2 cup cucumber, 1/4 green bell pepper, 1/3 cup tomatoes, olives, and red onion. Top with feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Serve about 1.5 tablespoons of dressing with each salad.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.