Greek Chickpea Salad with Feta & Lemon

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup (about 150 g) cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 small red onion
• 1/4 cup (about 40 g) kalamata olives (pitted)
• 1/3 cup (about 55 g) feta cheese
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt(optional)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then add them to a large bowl.

2. 2

   Dice the cucumber and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and add them to the bowl along with the olives.

3. 3

   Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt (if using), and black pepper in a small bowl, then pour over the salad.

4. 4

   Toss gently to combine, then crumble feta on top and serve immediately.