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Lemon Chickpea Feta Salad

Easy Lemon Chickpea Feta Salad perfect for spring.
This refreshing Lemon Chickpea Feta Salad is the perfect spring dish—light, zesty, and packed with flavor! With tangy feta, protein-rich chickpeas, and a bright lemon dressing, it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh ingredients.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 5

Ingredients

Chickpea Salad

  • 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 8 ounces crumbled or cubed feta cheese
  • 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup pickled red onion finely diced
  • 1/8 cup fresh mint diced
  • 3/4 cup pistachios chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Lemon Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1-2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, feta, red onion, pickled red onion, mint, pistachios and parsley along with salt and pepper.
  • Toss & Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Let It Marinate: Allow the salad to sit for 10-15 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  • Make It Heartier: Add quinoa, avocado, or grilled chicken for a more substantial meal.
  • Customize It: Swap parsley for fresh basil, toasted pine nuts for pistachios or add olives for extra Mediterranean flair.
  • Pickled Red Onions: These can usually be found in the canned veggie aisle of your super market. I grab the sweet pickled red onions and they are not strong.. just a bit tangy! If you choose to leave them out, substitute with a bit of extra fresh red onion instead.