Spiced Chickpea Greek Salad Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried, and chopped
  • 1 mini cucumber, cut lengthwise and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced into ¼-inch thick strips
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
  1. Add the chickpea ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
  2. Let the chickpeas marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Put all of the salad dressing ingredients except for the oil into a bowl, whisking until they are combined.
  4. Slowly add the oil as you continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified. (Alternatively, use a small blender following the same process.)
  5. Add the prepared lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, onion, and feta (if using) to a large bowl.
  6. Toss the salad ingredients with the marinated chickpeas and your desired amount of salad dressing.
  7. Divide the chickpea salad between two bowls and serve.