Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

Prep time: 30 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
2 Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
3 Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.