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Greek Chickpea Salad

By Urvashi Pitre

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4 Servings

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more than 2 hours

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Easy

Greek Chickpea Salad
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Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Instant Pot

Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas, soaked in hot water for 1 hour
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp za’tar, or 1/2 dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 3/4 cup finely minced red onion
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
When I was a kid, my mom used to make this dish and told me it was junk food. Since, like most kids, I was much more likely to eat junk food rather than anything healthy, I downed large portions of this very healthy and very filling salad. Feel free to substitute any other type of bean for the chickpeas. I love this salad with black-eyed peas as well, especially since they cook in about 10 minutes under pressure.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In the Instant Pot, combine the chickpeas, water, and salt Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select Pressure Cook/Manual and set the pot at High Pressure for 25 Minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 Minutes, then release any remaining pressure.
  2. Meanwhile, make the dressing: Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, za’tar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them under cold water to cool them. In a large bowl, toss together the chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives, parsley, and feta cheese. Toss with dressing. Chill for 1 to 2 Hours before serving.

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Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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