Description
This vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives for a nutritious and satisfying dish. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or potluck contribution, this no-cook recipe comes together in minutes and delivers authentic Mediterranean flavors in every bite. The simple olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing enhances the natural ingredients while keeping this dish light and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) 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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For meal prep, prepare the salad without the dressing and store separately. Add dressing just before serving.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For added protein, mix in some quinoa or serve with grilled chicken.
- To make this recipe vegan, simply omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, feta salad, healthy lunch, no-cook meal, protein salad, vegetarian salad, summer salad, Greek-inspired salad