MARINATED GREEK-INSPIRED CHICKPEA SALAD

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This salad gets even better the longer it marinates in the refrigerator. While it's completely yummy right away, it tastes best after about 8 hours. I made up this salad after having early spring cravings for crunchy, crisp, refreshing summer food. The tangy vinaigrette and the sharp feta cheese balance perfectly with the hearty chickpeas and crunchy, sweet veggies and make for a really vibrant and satisfying salad. It is delicious alongside pickled baby beets or grilled chicken too. You can also put it in a wrap, or you can use it as a dip--sort of like a Greek salsa.

Provided by Michelle Walker

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 314.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 816.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

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Sagor Munshi

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This salad is delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures.

Alif Ahmed

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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this chickpea salad is a great addition to my repertoire.

Uvindu Sathsara

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This salad is a great way to add some variety to your lunch routine.

Shamirah Dladla

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I've never made a chickpea salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.

Vava PRSN

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This is a great salad to make for a picnic or lunch on the go.

kobe4l_581 bb

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I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this salad. The marinade and dressing are amazing.

Md monibur rohman Md monibur rohman

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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.

Rahul Beeharry

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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very flavorful and easy to make.

MR GN

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.

Arbazkhan2233

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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Fixed Match Arena

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.

James Marcus

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.

VICKIE M Mutisya

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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The chickpeas are nutty and flavorful, the vegetables are crisp and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful.