Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

A tangy vinaigrette and sharp feta cheese balance perfectly with the hearty chickpeas and crunchy, sweet veggies in this vibrant and satisfying Greek-inspired salad.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large English cucumber, diced
• 1 bunch fresh mint, chopped
• 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) basket cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium sweet red onion, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.

Step 3

Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.