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Chickpea Feta Mint Salad - Fresh, Fast, and Full of Flavor

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced (Persian or English cucumber works best)
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (lightly packed)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional but recommended)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to balance acidity)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the veggies: Rinse and drain the chickpeas well. Dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes, and slice the red onion thinly. Chop the mint and parsley.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stream in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  • Combine the salad: In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour half the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
  • Add herbs and feta: Fold in the mint, parsley, and crumbled feta. Add more dressing as needed until everything is lightly coated but not soupy.
  • Taste and adjust: Add a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if you like it brighter. If the onion is sharp, an extra drizzle of olive oil helps mellow it.
  • Rest and serve: Let the salad sit for 10–15 minutes so the flavors meld. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.