Ingredients:
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber (approx. 1 lb / 450g), diced
- 1 pint (10 oz / 280g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup (60g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 6 oz (170g) feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
- ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Dice the English cucumber into uniform ½-inch pieces after gently scooping out the watery seeds with a spoon to prevent sogginess. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion.
- In a small jar or whisking bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously or whisk until emulsified and creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas and all chopped vegetables except for the feta and parsley. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley to ensure the cheese maintains its structure.
- Divide the salad evenly among six airtight meal prep containers, pressing down lightly to remove air pockets, and seal tightly.