Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: A Refreshing Recipe Bursting with Flavor

Who doesn’t love a fresh salad that is full of flavor? For this recipe, you have crunchy vegetables, chickpeas for extra protein, and vinaigrette for a slight tanginess. Plus, it is super easy to make, and everyone will ask for more. Rest assured that this will become your favorite salad ever.

You can always enjoy this recipe, no matter the weather outside. Have it as a light lunch or add it as a side dish at dinner. Why not make a sandwich with it too? Feel free to experiment and add fish, shrimp, or chicken. You can also make it ahead for your upcoming picnic or as part of your weekly meal prep. Just store it in the fridge and have it within five days. This recipe won't take you ages to make, and you probably have most of the ingredients at home already!

Ingredients for the vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 (15-ounce) cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (12-ounce) jar of quartered and marinated artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 Persian cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced thinly
• 2/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• 4 scallions (about 1/2 cup), white and green parts, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups), of feta cheese, crumbled