Mediterranean Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 can chickpeas(paid link)
• 1 large cucumber(paid link)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• ½ small red onion(paid link)
• ½ cup kalamata olives(paid link)
• ½ cup feta cheese(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh mint(paid link)
• ¼ cup olive oil(paid link)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Peel and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion. Pit and halve the kalamata olives.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.

3. 3

   Crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley and mint. Add them to the bowl.

4. 4

   In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

5. 5

   Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.