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Fresh Greek Chickpea Salad: Easy 15-Minute Lunch

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A bright, tangy, and filling no-cook salad made with chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a sharp lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep and ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), low-sodium preferred
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander under cold water until the water runs clear. Shake to remove excess water.
  2. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion. If the onion is strong, soak in ice water for 5 minutes to mellow the flavor, then drain and pat dry.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Add the drained chickpeas to the dressing and toss to coat. Let sit for 1-5 minutes to absorb flavor.
  5. Add the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives to the bowl. Sprinkle feta on top.
  6. Gently fold all ingredients together, being careful not to crush the tomatoes or chickpeas.
  7. Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Notes

For best results, let the chickpeas sit with the dressing for 5 minutes before adding vegetables to absorb flavor. Use room temperature ingredients to help the emulsion stay stable. This salad stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days, with flavors improving on day two. Do not freeze.

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Keywords: Greek salad, chickpea salad, healthy lunch, meal prep, vegetarian, gluten-free, no-cook, lemon vinaigrette, quick dinner

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