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The Ultimate 15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Healthy, Protein-Packed & Perfect for Meal Prep

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Make this vibrant, protein-packed Mediterranean Chickpea Salad in just 15 minutes. It features fresh vegetables, feta, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, making it ideal for quick lunches or healthy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper (any color), chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper. Halve the olives. Place all chopped vegetables, chickpeas, feta, and olives into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.
  4. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Stir in the fresh parsley.
  6. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for later meal prep.

Notes

  • Rinsing the canned chickpeas removes excess sodium and starch, improving texture.
  • This salad tastes better if you let it sit for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
  • For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or substitute it with a plant-based alternative.
  • This recipe is great for batch cooking; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days.

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