🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

🥣 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🧆 For the Salad

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ½ red onion, finely chopped

• ½ red bell pepper, chopped

• ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or mint

🍋 For the Lemon-Herb Dressing

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• Salt & black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Prep the Veggies

Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

✅ Step 2: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified.

✅ Step 3: Combine

Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta to the bowl.
Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.

✅ Step 4: Serve

Sprinkle fresh herbs and a little extra feta on top.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. 🥗

💚 Health & Nutrition Benefits

✅ Healthy Tips

1. 🌿 Add avocado or quinoa for extra creaminess and nutrition.

2. 🧊 Keeps fresh for 3–4 days in the fridge — great for meal prep!

3. 🌞 Perfect side dish for grilled fish, chicken, or falafel.

4. 🥒 Use white beans or lentils as a variation if you prefer.