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greek chickpea salad

greek chickpea salad with an authentic greek salad dressing is a favourite salad to serve as a main or as a side!

greek chickpea salad


INGREDIENTS



For The Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 1 large garlic cloves, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (plus extra to serve)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For The Salad:

  • 1 large cucumber, halved lengthways and sliced
  • 10 ounces (300 g) grape tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes), halved
  • 1 green pepper (capsicum), deseeded and sliced
  • ½ red onion, sliced thinly
  • 14 ounce (400 g) can chickpeas washed and drained
  • 10 ounces (300 g) pitted Kalamata olives
  • 3.5 oz (100 g) good quality creamy feta cheese

INSTRUCTIONS


  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in a jug or jar.
  • Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with half of the dressing. Season with extra salt ONLY IF NEEDED (depends how salty your feta cheese is). 
  • Top with brick of feta cheese and drizzle over remaining dressing . 
  • Serve with chicken, fish, lamb, beef, the options are endless!
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