Well, brace yourselves, epicures and food enthusiasts alike, because we’re about to embark on a culinary voyage that might just redefine your salad standards – the illustrious “Mediterranean Chickpea Salad.” Get ready to toss aside the mundane and dive into a bowl of Mediterranean magic that’s fresher than a summer breeze.
In this tantalising tango, plump chickpeas rub shoulders with vibrant tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy olives, all laced with a melody of Mediterranean herbs that can only be described as an edible Mediterranean holiday. It’s like your salad took a gap year to the coast of Italy and came back bursting with sun-kissed charm.
Ingredients:
- Cooked chickpeas: 400g
- Cherry tomatoes, halved: 150g
- Cucumber, diced: 1
- Red onion, thinly sliced: 1/2
- Feta cheese, crumbled: 100g
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Fresh mint, chopped: 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion together.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add feta and mint. Season and toss gently.