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Zesty Marinated Chickpea and Artichoke Salad with Feta Delight
Marinated Chickpea and Artichoke Salad with Feta
Cook Time: 4 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Description:
Embrace the delightful Middle Eastern flavors in this simple yet vibrant Marinated Chickpea and Artichoke Salad with Feta. This salad comes together effortlessly and only requires a few hours to marinate, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. It serves wonderfully as a side dish or can be enjoyed stuffed into halves of warmed pita bread for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | can chickpeas, drained and rinsed |
| 1 | jar artichoke hearts, drained |
| 1 | cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved |
| 1/2 | cup feta cheese, crumbled |
| 1/2 | cup scallions, thinly sliced |
| 3 | tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1/4 | cup red wine vinegar |
| 1/4 | cup fresh mint, chopped |
| 1 – 2 | teaspoons za’atar spice mix (optional) |
| 2 | teaspoons sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon kosher salt |
| 1 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1/2 | cup extra virgin olive oil |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutritional Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 515.2 |
| Total Fat | 34.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Cholesterol | 16.7 mg |
| Sodium | 1299.7 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 43.2 g |
| Fiber | 15.4 g |
| Sugars | 5.2 g |
| Protein | 11.8 g |
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chickpeas, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, feta cheese, scallions, and fresh parsley. Gently toss the ingredients together to ensure they are well mixed.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, fresh mint, za’atar spice mix (if using), sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Gradually drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.
- Serve the salad chilled, either on its own or as a filling in warmed pita bread for a deliciously refreshing meal.
This Marinated Chickpea and Artichoke Salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also offers a colorful and nutritious addition to your table. Enjoy!
