Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, mint leaves, and vegan feta cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.
Serve and enjoy your Vegan Mediterranean Chickpea Salad!
Non-Vegan Alternative:
For a non-vegan version, you can add grilled chicken to the salad. Simply cook the chicken separately and add it to the salad before tossing with the dressing.
