Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Ready in 15 Mins!

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Both alternatives provide similar protein content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Rinse and drain the chickpeas and add them to a big bowl.

Peel and dice the English cucumber and add it to the bowl.

Chop the scallions and add them to the bowl.

Add about 1/2 cup of pitted kalamata olives to the bowl.

Cut grape tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Dice 2 roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl.

Slice pepperonchinis and add them to the bowl.

Finely chop a bunch of parsley and a small handful of fresh mint and add them to the bowl.

Add a chunk of sheep's milk feta to the bowl.

Grate 2 garlic cloves and add them to a separate bowl.

Mix 2-3 tablespoons of white balsamic vinegar, juice of half a lemon, 1/4 to 1/3 cup of olive oil, and 1 heaping teaspoon of dried oregano in the separate bowl.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything together.

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

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