# Chickpea salad (from The Stay At Home Chef)

Video: [Mediterranean Chickpea Salad](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE) by [The Stay At Home Chef](https://www.youtube.com/@thestayathomechef).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$5.69 per serving, ~$11.37 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$9.31* per serving (62%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 30 oz canned chickpeas
- 2 cucumbers
- some cherry or grape tomatoes _(amount estimated)_
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh mint
- 2 tbsp fresh basil
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 to 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

## Steps

1. [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=13s) Drain and rinse canned chickpeas in a colander, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
2. [0:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=34s) Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise, then halve them lengthwise again before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
3. [1:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=70s) Slice cherry or grape tomatoes in half or quarters and add them to the bowl.
4. [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=81s) Dice the bell pepper into smaller-than-bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
5. [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=95s) Slice or dice the red onion and add to the bowl.
6. [2:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=137s) Mince fresh mint leaves, removing any stems, and add two tablespoons to the bowl.
7. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=146s) Mince fresh basil leaves and add two tablespoons to the bowl.
8. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=153s) Add sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
9. [2:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=164s) Juice fresh lemons to yield two tablespoons of juice.
10. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=199s) In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, honey, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper, then whisk together.
11. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=257s) Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
12. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJH8QFmtFE&t=261s) Transfer the mixed salad to a serving bowl.

## Equipment

- colander
- large mixing bowl
- chef knife
- cutting board
- lemon juicer
- small mixing bowl
- whisk

## What the video didn't say

- servings not stated
- total preparation time not stated
- exact tomato amount estimated

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