No Cook Dinner Recipe: Fresh Mediterranean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
2. Add the sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the vegetable mixture, gently tossing to combine all the ingredients.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture, tossing everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
5. Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a final gentle toss to incorporate the flavors.
6. Serve the Mediterranean salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes for enhanced flavors before serving.