Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Prep time: 25 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Mediterranean-inspired salad is loaded with chickpeas, oregano, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta, and much more for a filling and savory side dish.

Ingredients

2 cups diced zucchini
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried Greek oregano
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Mix zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion, feta, Kalamata olives, olive oil, basil, vinegar, rosemary, capers, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.