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Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad

Refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad Recipe for Summer

Enjoy this vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures for a delightful summer dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 284.9

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sumac or lemon zest
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1 avocado pitted and roughly chopped

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, Aleppo pepper, sumac, and kosher salt and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Drizzle in enough olive oil to make it nicely glossy and well-balanced, continuing to whisk until emulsified.
  2. To the bowl with the dressing, add the chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, onion, parsley, and mint. Toss gently.
  3. Add the avocado and toss very gently once more.
  4. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 284.9kcalCarbohydrates: 30.8gProtein: 8.5gFat: 16.1gSodium: 202.2mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7g

Notes

This salad can be customized with other beans or cheeses as desired. Make sure to add the avocado right before serving to maintain its freshness.

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