# Crunchy Balsamic Mediterranean Inspired Salad

A crunchy balsamic Mediterranean-inspired salad that holds up well in the fridge.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 bag Persian cucumbers
- 1 red onion
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 head parsley
- 2 avocado
- 2 cans chickpeas
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 2 lemons
- 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon sea salt

## Instructions

1. Roughly dice one Costco-size bag of Persian cucumbers.
2. Add the diced cucumbers to a bowl with one finely diced red onion.
3. Cut the ends off, core, and roughly chop three bell peppers and add them to the bowl.
4. Add one head of finely minced parsley to the bowl.
5. Add two chopped avocados to the bowl. Use firmer avocados for better holding up.
6. Rinse and drain two cans of chickpeas and add them to the bowl.
7. Add half a cup of olive oil, the juice of two lemons, and a quarter cup of balsamic vinegar to the bowl.
8. Season with a tablespoon of oregano, red pepper flakes, a tablespoon of cumin, and a tablespoon of salt.
9. Mix everything up.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- salad bowl
- measuring cup
- lemon juicer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@violet.cooks/video/7318198548565200158?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c87946a1-9827-419c-a745-27b130e9702f
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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