Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 pint baby tomatoes, halved
- 6 ounces kalamata olives, drained and rinsed
- 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, ground cumin, sea salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, peeled and diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, halved baby tomatoes, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, and minced garlic. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of feta cheese and herbs for garnish.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to evenly coat all components.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, garnish the salad with the reserved feta cheese, fresh parsley, cilantro, and additional olives if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours or overnight as the flavors develop.
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- You can add other fresh herbs like dill or mint for additional flavor variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make this salad gluten-free, ensure all ingredients, especially the mustard and vinegar, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
