Greek Chickpea Salad + Tzatziki Dressing

 

• 2 medium English cucumbers, chopped
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Tzatziki dressing:

• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsps fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• a small handful of fresh dill, chopped
• sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon each

• INSTRUCTIONS:

1. To make the dressing: place all the ingredients into a mason jar and shake vigorously to emulsify. Or whisk really well in a small glass bowl.

1. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.

1. In a large bowl, arrange all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over, and gently toss to combine well.

1. Allow flavors to blend for at least 10 minutes before eating.

1. Stays good in the fridge for about 24 hours.

1. Enjoy!