Description
Vibrant Mediterranean chickpea salad packed with fresh veggies, hearty chickpeas, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for meal prep, side dishes, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas (cooked and drained)
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ red onion, finely sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional for vegan)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop Vegetables: Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion. Add to the bowl with chickpeas.
- Add Olives and Feta: Halve Kalamata olives and crumble feta cheese (if using). Add to the bowl.
- Incorporate Herbs: Finely chop parsley and mint (if using). Stir them into the mixture.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine: Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with additional herbs or feta, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Customization: Add grains (quinoa, farro), proteins (grilled chicken, shrimp), or nuts (pine nuts) to elevate the dish.
- Dressing Options: Swap with a creamy tahini or yogurt-based dressing for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: none
- Category: salad
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Healthy No-Cook Recipes Vegan Mediterranean Salad Easy Chickpea Salad Zesty Homemade Dressing