Seven-Layer Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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A vibrant layered salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta, dressed with a lemon-oregano vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
  2. Step 2: In a large glass bowl or trifle dish, layer ingredients in the following order: 2 cups drained and rinsed canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced cucumber (1/4-inch cubes), 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the prepared lemon-oregano vinaigrette evenly over the layered salad.
  4. Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Toss gently before serving if desired.

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