🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Dip Recipe

 

🥗 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Dip Recipe

A crunchy, creamy, and savory salad dip packed with chickpeas, fresh veggies, olives, and crumbled feta — perfect for scooping with crackers or pita!

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🍽️ Details:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Serves: 4–6

• Type: Appetizer / Snack

• Cuisine: Mediterranean

• Vegan Option: Yes (skip feta or use plant-based feta)

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 1 bell pepper (yellow or red, diced)

• 1 small cucumber (diced)

• 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)

• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)

• 1/3 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

• Fresh dill or parsley (for garnish)

🥣 For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove minced)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

🔹 Step 1: Mix the Salad

In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and olives.

🔹 Step 2: Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

🔹 Step 3: Combine

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

🔹 Step 4: Assemble the Dip

Transfer salad to a shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and fresh dill or parsley.

🔹 Step 5: Serve

Serve with whole grain crackers, pita chips, or crusty bread.

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✅ Tips:

• Can be prepped a few hours ahead for better flavor.

• Add avocado or hummus base for creaminess.

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.