Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 large cucumber, chopped; 2 medium bell peppers, chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 (6 oz) can kalamata olives (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup chopped parsley, more to taste (I typically will do a little more); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 large lemon, juiced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; (optional for spice) 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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This dish is fantastic for meal prep and is a crowd pleaser! Eat it as a meal, bring to a potluck party, eat as a mid-afternoon snack, or add a few spoonfuls to your lunch or dinner as a side-dish.

Author: Christine Manes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Side, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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3 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 large cucumber, chopped2 medium bell peppers, chopped1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 red onion, chopped1 (6 oz) can kalamata olives (about 1 cup)1/2 cup chopped parsley, more to taste (I typically will do a little more)1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp red wine vinegar1/2 large lemon, juiced1 tsp dried oregano1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground black pepper(optional for spice) 1 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Drain and rinse the cans of chickpeas.
Chop the vegetables.
In a large bowl, toss together all of the ingredients.
Toss again just before serving to reincorporate the oil, vinegar, and lemon juice that likely settled to the bottom.
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