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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish is a vibrant and refreshing meal perfect for hot summer days. This no-cook salad combines protein-packed chickpeas with crisp vegetables, creating a colorful dish that not only looks great but also tastes incredible. The zesty lemon vinaigrette elevates the flavors, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or light lunches. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this nutritious salad can be served as a main course or side dish, ensuring everyone leaves satisfied. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite ingredients!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
  • Fresh parsley and mint, chopped
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat dry.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and onion into uniform pieces; halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. Chop parsley and mint.
  4. For the dressing: whisk lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey/maple syrup; slowly add olive oil until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, veggies, olives, herbs; drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.
  6. Fold in feta just before serving.

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