Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Prep Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yield: 6 Servings

This salad is just too perfect not to share with you guys. Give it a try and enjoy!

Ingredients:

15 ounces One Can Chickpeas drained and rinsed

1 Large Sweet Pepper or Bell Pepper stems and seeds removed

1 English Cucumber halved lengthwise and cut into rough chunks

1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes halved

½ medium Red Onion diced

½ c Pitted Black or Kalamata Olives roughly chopped

½ c Crumbled Feta Cheese

2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Oregano

2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves

¾ c Brined Artichokes chopped

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Dressing:

¼ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2-3 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice

2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar

1 tablespoon Honey

1 Garlic Clove minced

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Step 1: Prepare the veggies and put them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2: Add in the olives, feta, fresh herbs, chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, add in the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, white wine, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Step 4: Pour the dressing on top of the salad and toss until all the veggies are coated with the dressing.

Step 5: Add more lemon juice, salt, and pepper If needed.

Step 6: Serve right away. Enjoy!

Notes

Substitutes:

Feel free to use any type of tomato for this recipe.

You can also use white onion instead of red onion.

You can use Maple syrup as well instead of honey.

Storage:

Place any leftovers in a container and put it inside the fridge. It can last up to 5 days. Make sure not to freeze.

Nutrition Facts:

[penci_recipe]