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Mediterranean Chopped Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean Chopped Salad packed with fresh veggies, creamy feta, and zesty lemon vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Produce: Wash all fresh produce—cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and parsley.
  2. Dice and Chop: Dice cucumber, chop bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop red onion.
  3. Rinse Those Chickpeas: Drain and rinse chickpeas in a colander.
  4. Bring it All Together: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, onion, chickpeas, and feta.
  5. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  6. Dress Your Salad: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
  7. Garnish and Enjoy: Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld. This salad can be customized with added proteins or grains.

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Keywords: salad, Mediterranean, healthy, fresh, colorful, vegan option