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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

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This Mediterranean chickpea salad recipe is fresh, flavorful, and made in just 3 quick and easy steps. It’s perfect for meal prep, lunch, or your Mediterranean diet plan, ready in under 15 minutes with vibrant ingredients and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: lunch, meal prep, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley fresh
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese optional
  • 0.25 cup kalamata olives optional halved
  • 1 whole lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste — salt and pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Jar or Bowl (for dressing)
  • 1 Spoon or Tongs

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, feta, and olives.
  2. In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Let the salad rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal

Notes

For best flavor, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Want a twist? Try adding avocado, roasted red peppers, or even a dash of cumin.
For meal prep, store the dressing separately to maintain freshness.

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