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