Mediterranean Chopped Salad

[mos]

Mediterranean Chopped Salad
3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs lemon juice
2 tbs fresh oregano, chopped, plus extra for garnish
1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
15-oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 cups small cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
optional: ½ cup chopped red onion
Make the vinaigrette: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small glass jar.

Shake well with lid on to combine ingredients.
Make the salad: Pour the garbanzo beans in a large salad or mixing bowl. Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, and optional red onions. Add all the vegetables to the bowl with the garbanzo beans.
Add the feta cheese to the beans and vegetables and pour the salad dressing on top.

Mix well to combine ingredients. Top with additional oregano, if desired, before serving. Serves 4

[Author]

Posts