CHICKPEA & FETA SALAD

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I love Mediterranean food and this fresh, colorful salad displays the best of that cuisine-feta cheese, crisp vegetables and a nice lemony flavor. Though wonderful any time of the year, I especially enjoy serving this in the spring.-Paula Althouse, Hamburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dressing; toss lightly to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.