Outlet-Style Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing

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A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired chickpea salad tossed with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained, cherry tomatoes, halved, cucumber, diced into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large salad bowl, combine 1 can (15 ounces) rinsed and drained chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
  3. Step 3: Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to coat all vegetables and chickpeas.
  4. Step 4: Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled or at room temperature.

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