Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Description

Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup packed fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried Greek oregano
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix zucchini
  2. chickpeas
  3. tomatoes
  4. red bell pepper
  5. onion
  6. feta
  7. Kalamata olives
  8. olive oil
  9. basil
  10. vinegar
  11. rosemary
  12. capers
  13. garlic
  14. oregano
  15. red pepper flakes
  16. salt
  17. and black pepper together in a large bowl.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6

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