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Greek Chickpea Cucumber Salad

Greek chickpea cucumber salad with feta olives and fresh dill

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A vibrant, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes. This salad is a celebration of affordable, pantry-staple ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. It is a hearty, satisfying dish with fresh, simple flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 4 oz block feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables. Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, slice the onion, and dice the bell pepper. Place them in a large mixing bowl. Add the rinsed chickpeas and olives.
  2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well emulsified.
  3. Combine and marinate. Pour the dressing over the vegetable and chickpea mixture. Gently toss until evenly coated. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Finish and serve. Just before serving, fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Give it one final gentle toss and taste for seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Notes

For best results, rinse the chickpeas thoroughly, dice the cucumber into hearty pieces, and add the feta just before serving to maintain its texture. The salad stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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