Description
A refreshing and healthy chickpea salad featuring creamy feta, crisp cucumber, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep and easy to customize with fresh herbs, this vibrant salad combines wholesome ingredients for a nutritious and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained (about 15 oz)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, diced
- 1 large English Cucumber, diced
- Fresh Herbs (such as basil or mint), to taste
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Dried Oregano, Garlic, and Parsley, for seasoning (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl or mason jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Dice the English cucumber and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Crumble the feta cheese, and chop any fresh herbs you plan to use.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, add the chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red onion, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve: After chilling, give the salad a gentle toss again before serving. Enjoy as a nutritious lunch or side dish.
Notes
- Use a mason jar to mix the dressing for easy shaking and emulsification.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped celery or bell peppers.
- This salad keeps well for up to 3 days refrigerated, making it ideal for meal prep.
- You can substitute the feta cheese with a vegan cheese alternative to make it vegan-friendly.
- Adjust salt and pepper seasoning according to your taste preference.
