🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Yields: 2–3 servings
Time: 15 minutes

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or fresh if available)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

🥄 Directions:

1. Combine the veggies:
   In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley.
2. Make the dressing:
   Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
3. Dress the salad:
   Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Add feta:
   Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and give it a light toss or leave as a topping.
5. Serve:
   Serve chilled or at room temperature. Great on its own or with warm pita bread.

🌿 Tips:

• Add some chopped bell peppers or radishes for crunch.
• Swap feta for vegan cheese to make it dairy-free.
• Use fresh oregano or mint for a different flavor twist.