Mediterranean Salad With Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette I Summer Salad With Chick Peas I Gastro Guru

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu offers a dairy-free option, while ricotta is more affordable.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives provide a similar flavor profile, while canned black olives are budget-friendly.

Chop cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and bell peppers.

Slice red onion thinly.

Pit and halve kalamata olives.

Crumble feta cheese into small pieces.

Rinse and drain chick peas.

Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olives, feta, and chick peas in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.

Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients.

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