Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

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This salad's flavors continue to improve as it soaks in the refrigerator. While it's already delicious upon preparation, it truly shines after approximately 8 hours of marinating. I concocted this salad in response to my early spring yearning for crisp, crunchy, and revitalizing summer fare. The zesty vinaigrette and the bold feta cheese create a harmonious balance with the hearty chickpeas and the crisp, sweet vegetables, resulting in a remarkably vibrant and gratifying salad. It pairs excellently with pickled baby beets or grilled chicken. Additionally, you can use it as a filling for wraps or even as a dip, reminiscent of a Greek salsa.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 6
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vinaigrette

  • 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Salad

  • 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium sweet red onion, diced
  • 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
  • Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad
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