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Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Meal Prep

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A fresh, bright, and satisfying Mediterranean chickpea salad perfect for easy meal prep lunches that hold up well for up to 4 days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the vegetables: rinse produce, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, parsley, and mint. (About 10 minutes)
  2. Rinse and drain chickpeas under cold water for about 30 seconds and shake off excess water. (2-3 minutes)
  3. Make the dressing: whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed. (5 minutes)
  4. Combine salad ingredients: in a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly. (2 minutes)
  5. Add feta cheese if using and fold in carefully to maintain texture. (1 minute)
  6. Divide salad into 3-4 airtight containers for meal prep, leaving space at the top. (3 minutes)
  7. Seal containers and refrigerate. Salad is ready immediately but tastes better after flavors meld for a few hours. (Optional: refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving)

Notes

If salad looks watery by day three, drain excess liquid and toss to refresh. For dairy-free, omit feta or substitute with tofu or avocado. Let salad rest 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Add delicate herbs like mint just before serving if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: Mediterranean chickpea salad, meal prep, healthy lunch, easy salad, vegetarian, vegan option, gluten-free

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