Mediterranean Chickpea Feta Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl featuring chickpeas, vegan feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh vegetables, inspired by Mediterranean tastes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

→ Toppings

07 - 3 oz vegan feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

10 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
14 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced red bell pepper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
04 - Divide the mixture between two serving bowls, placing it over cooked quinoa or brown rice if desired.
05 - Top each bowl with crumbled vegan feta, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped fresh parsley.
06 - Serve immediately for fresh flavors or refrigerate up to 2 days to allow the flavors to meld and chill.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required—perfect for when you want something satisfying but don't want to fuss.
  • The flavors actually improve as they sit, so you can make it ahead and let everything get to know each other in the fridge.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without any compromise on taste or heartiness.
02 -
  • Don't dress the bowl hours in advance unless you want soft vegetables—add the dressing right before eating for maximum crunch and brightness.
  • The magic ingredient is patience: let the dressed salad sit for even five minutes and the flavors meld in ways that feel unexpected and wonderful.
03 -
  • If your vegan feta is crumbly and refuses to cooperate, try freezing it slightly before crumbling—it holds together better and stays in appealing chunks.
  • Crush your oregano gently between your fingers before adding it to the dressing; it releases the oils and deepens the Mediterranean flavor instantly.
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