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One beauty of a chickpea salad is how incredibly easy it is to toss together. You will need to start with approximately 1/2 cup of dried chickpeas to yield the same amount as one 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed. You can prepare the chickpeas from scratch. If you love the punch of garlic, toss in 1 finely minced clove or 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.Ĭan I make this from scratch using dry chickpeas?

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Feel free to substitute lemon juice for the vinegar, or just add a squeeze of lemon for an extra bit of tang.

For the vinaigrette: extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.

Fresh dill and/or parsley are my favorite herbs with this combination. An optional but nice touch to add at the end. Feta packaged in brine usually has an extra tangy flavor and creamy texture that can hard for its pre-crumbled sister to replicate, but if you need to buy pre-crumbled for a time-saver, I’ve been there! It’s still quite delicious. If you prefer green olives or black olives, by all means toss them in as a substitute, or if you’re simply not an olive fan, leave them out entirely. I like using yellow or orange to get the most variety of color, since there is already red from the tomatoes and green from the cucumber. If using a standard garden cucumber, consider slicing it in half and using a small paring knife or spoon to remove a semi-circle from the center. We find that English cucumber or Persian cucumbers work extra well because they are less watery and have smaller seeds than their standard American cousins, which helps the salad stay crispy and fresh. Feel free to substitute quartered Roma or heirloom tomatoes, especially when they’re bountiful in mid to late summer. See note below for guidance on starting with dried chickpeas, if you like.

You’ll use one 15 ounce can of them, drained and rinsed. Chickpeas, obviously! Also known as garbanzo beans, these pantry MVPs add creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor.

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Full amounts are noted in the print-friendly recipe card below. Here are a few notes and shopping tips about the ingredients you’ll need to make this, as well as possible substitutions. This is my favorite more traditional Greek salad, with the ultimate flavorful homemade Greek salad dressing. Big gathering for a birthday party or another event? Double the recipe, watch it disappear. Headed to a potluck? Having extra guests for dinner? Add this to the menu for a quick, easy, and filling side. This is the utility player of summer eating it does whatever you need it to do. You’ll feel satisfied and fueled, not weighed down. We love lots about this chopped Greek salad: It’s everything that works about a classic Greek salad, but heartier and more versatile, thanks to the addition of a plant protein pantry staple: chickpeas.

If you enjoy Mediterranean flavors, this is a recipe you absolutely need in your life. Loaded with crunchy bell peppers and cucumbers, briny olives, creamy Feta, and a light vinaigrette, you’ll love this as a side, lunch, or dish to share. This easy and versatile chopped Greek Chickpea Salad takes less than 20 minutes to make and is full of vibrant Mediterranean flavor.