{"id":6355,"date":"2025-07-06T18:18:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T18:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/speiranatural.com\/?p=6355"},"modified":"2025-10-06T18:27:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T18:27:06","slug":"greek-chickpea-salad-with-speira-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/speiranatural.com\/el\/greek-chickpea-salad-with-speira-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Chickpea Salad with Speira Extra Virgin Olive Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A protein-packed, refreshing salad with Mediterranean flavor in every bite \u2014 perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or a quick dinner. Speira Extra Virgin Olive Oil ties it all together with its rich, smooth taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients (serves 2\u20133):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 can (400g) cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small red onion, finely sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 red bell pepper, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 small cucumber, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 cherry tomatoes, halved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50g feta cheese, crumbled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A handful of fresh parsley or mint, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juice of 1 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2\u20133 tbsp <strong>Speira Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and freshly ground black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: 1 tsp dried oregano or sumac for extra flavor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd44 Instructions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add crumbled feta and fresh herbs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, <strong>Speira Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong>, salt, pepper, and oregano or sumac if using.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let it sit in the fridge for 10\u201315 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uded2 Why This Works with Speira<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The smooth richness of <strong>Speira Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong> brings a velvety texture and depth of flavor to the chickpeas and vegetables \u2014 elevating this simple salad into something special.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A protein-packed, refreshing salad with Mediterranean flavor in every bite \u2014 perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or a quick dinner. 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