Chickpea Salad

[muffinpony]

On the hunt for a Lent-approved dish that screams Mediterranean vacay vibes? Say no more! Enter the Greek Chickpea Salad - a colorful medley of crunchy veggies, dreamy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, all dancing in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Brace yourself for a burst of sunshine in every forkful. Time to get our salad groove on!

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
5. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Just before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
7. Serve your Greek Chickpea Salad as a light and refreshing meal, with some crusty bread or pita on the side.
8. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired salad, perfect for Lenten lunches or dinners!
   
   Here you have it – a delightful recipe for Greek Chickpea Salad to add a burst of flavor to your Lenten menu. Whether you desire a light lunch or a tasty side dish, this salad is the perfect choice. Prepare a serving, savor the Mediterranean essence, and let each mouthful whisk you away to a sunny Greek island. Until we meet again, happy cooking and relish the vibrant flavors!

 

[SilentSeeker]

Looks simple but it's packed with flavors! Love this dish! Thanks for the recipe!

 

[corbin]

On the hunt for a Lent-approved dish that screams Mediterranean vacay vibes? Say no more! Enter the Greek Chickpea Salad - a colorful medley of crunchy veggies, dreamy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, all dancing in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Brace yourself for a burst of sunshine in every forkful. Time to get our salad groove on!

Ingredients:View attachment 716

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3. Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
5. Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Just before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.
7. Serve your Greek Chickpea Salad as a light and refreshing meal, with some crusty bread or pita on the side.
8. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired salad, perfect for Lenten lunches or dinners!
   
   Here you have it – a delightful recipe for Greek Chickpea Salad to add a burst of flavor to your Lenten menu. Whether you desire a light lunch or a tasty side dish, this salad is the perfect choice. Prepare a serving, savor the Mediterranean essence, and let each mouthful whisk you away to a sunny Greek island. Until we meet again, happy cooking and relish the vibrant flavors!

This looks tasty, thanks for sharing the recipe

 

[ChocoJay]

Chickpea salad? Sounds delicious and healthy, can't wait to give it a try!