🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea & Cucumber Salad

✅ Vegan | 🌱 Gluten-Free | 🕒 Ready in 15 Minutes | Refreshing & Protein-Packed

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🌿 Description:

This Mediterranean Chickpea & Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives with hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal or side. The bright lemon and olive oil dressing, infused with fragrant oregano and fresh herbs like parsley and mint, brings a burst of classic Mediterranean flavor.

Quick to prepare and naturally vegan, this salad is perfect for warm days or anytime you want a light yet protein-packed option. It’s packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy it on its own or alongside your favorite grain or flatbread for a balanced, wholesome meal

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint if using.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.