Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

It may be starting to cool off in some parts of the country – but here in Florida, it is still CRAZY hot. We are looking forward to some cooler days, but until then I am still enjoying summerlike days and cold, refreshing meals – like this delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Salad that is easy to throw together and absolutely exploding with flavor! Personally, I think everything should have feta cheese, but that is only one flavor of this Greek-inspired dish.

Chickpeas are a great base for cold salads during the hot summer months because they are a great source of fiber and protein without being high in calories. Plus they will keep you fuller, longer and are a mild flavor so you can really be creative with what you mix them with. In this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad the feta, lemon, and olives are… well simply perfection.

I love how easy this salad is to throw together, and since it includes ingredients I almost always have on hand, it is great for taking to parties and events. It also saves great in the refrigerator and like most things – it is even tastier the second day. If you are looking for a delicious cold salad that is filling won’t make you feel guilty!

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans chickpeas aka garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/4 cup parsley chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper
• 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 green onions sliced thin
• about 3/4 cup kalamata olives halved
• 1/3 cup feta crumbled

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbs. lemon juice
• 1 tbs. red wine vinegar
• 2 tbs. Greek yogurt plain yogurt or sour cream can be subbed in
• 1/4 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, parsley, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, green onions, olives, and feta.
2. In a small mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients, and pour over the chickpea mixture.
3. Toss to coat and serve.
4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.