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Fresh Canned Goods Mediterranean Salad Recipe with Chickpeas Olives Easy Healthy Lunch

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A quick and easy Mediterranean salad using canned chickpeas and olives, perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner. This salad combines pantry staples with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a bright, satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas under cool running water for about 30 seconds. Drain well.
  2. Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the parsley. Pat the cucumber dry with a paper towel.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the chickpeas, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients without overmixing.
  6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Rinse canned chickpeas well to remove excess sodium and canned flavor. Use good-quality olive oil for best taste. Let the salad rest before serving to allow flavors to blend. Add cucumber and parsley fresh if making ahead to keep crunch. Adjust salt and lemon juice to taste.

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