Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 can (≈400 g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 1 large tomato, diced

• ½ cucumber, diced

• ¼ red onion, finely sliced

• 10–12 pitted olives (green or black), halved

• A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  

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• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp dried oregano (or a pinch of za’atar if you have)

• Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Optional: 50 g crumbled feta cheese or a few cubes of halloumi

• Optional: A drizzle of plain yogurt or tahini for serving

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced tomato, cucumber, red onion and olives.

2. Add the chopped parsley.

3. In a separate small bowl mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.

   

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4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea-vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. If using, sprinkle the crumbled feta or place the halloumi cubes on top.

6. Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for flavors to meld. If you like, add a drizzle of yogurt or tahini just before serving.

Why this works & some tips

• Chickpeas bring plant-protein and fibre — a staple in many Mediterranean dishes.

• Olive oil + lemon + fresh herbs is a classic Mediterranean flavour base.

• The olives, tomato, cucumber and onion keep it fresh, vibrant and colourful — key to Mediterranean-style meals.

• You can easily adapt: swap in roasted vegetables (e.g., eggplant, zucchini) or add whole grains (like couscous or quinoa) for extra heft.

• If you have trouble finding certain Mediterranean herbs/spices, oregano + lemon + olive oil is a reliably good combo.

  

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• Because you’re in Pakistan (Rawalpindi) you could localize some ingredients: e.g., use local fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh coriander instead of parsley if easier.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with warm whole-wheat pita bread or flatbread to make it more of a full meal.

• Add grilled chicken or fish if you want a non-vegetarian variation.

• Pair with a simple side salad of mixed greens with olive oil & vinegar.

• Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 1–2 days; the dressing helps keep things fresh.

If you like, I can pull up 3 more Mediterranean recipes (with detailed steps + pictures) across different categories (salad, main, dessert) — would you like that?