Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Image by Dish and Devour Recipe via Youtube
I always try different salad recipes every summer, and one of the recent ones that I made is this Mediterranean chickpea salad by Dish and Devour Recipe. It was so easy and quick to prepare. The combination of tomatoes, cucumber, garbanzo beans, olives, onion, and homemade dressing is incredibly delicious! You can even add meat like chicken, or other vegetables if you want. It’s perfect for potlucks or as a summer side dish.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 15 oz of garbanzo beans (drained)
- 1 cup of cucumber (chopped into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup of mixed red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/4 cup of olive (chopped)
- red onion (sliced)
- freshly chopped parsley
- feta cheese
For the dressing:
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
Step 1:
In a large bowl, add the garbanzo beans, followed by chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, mixed bell peppers, chopped olives, and sliced onion. Toss everything together until well combined. Add the chopped parsley on top and toss again. Place in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 30 minutes.
Step 2:
In a container or small bowl, add minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk everything until well combined.
Step 3:
After 30 minutes, remove the salad from the refrigerator. Pour the homemade dressing and add the feta cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Toss all ingredients with a spoon until well combined.
Step 4:
Serve and enjoy!
Did you like this simple recipe? If so, make sure to visit Dish and Devour Recipe on Youtube. They have tons of amazing dishes that are easy to prepare and delicious.
