Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 tsp salt (for cucumber)
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Method

1. 1

   Toss diced cucumber with salt, let drain in a colander 10 minutes, then pat dry — this step keeps the finished salad crisp instead of pooling watery liquid at the bottom of the bowl.

2. 2

   Combine drained cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and chickpeas in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano for the dressing.

4. 4

   Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.