Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A refreshing and colorful Mediterranean salad made with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta (if using), parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Great for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serve as a side dish or light main course with pita bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chickpea salad, vegetarian salad, healthy side dish, fresh summer salad