Name: Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 medium orange bell pepper, diced; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup pickled red onions; 1/2 cup crumbled Greek feta; 1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives; 1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Description

This Mediterranean-inspired chickpea salad is a protein-rich, fiber-packed dish loaded with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a vibrant olive oil dressing. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or satisfying dinners, this salad delivers bold flavor and balanced nutrition in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced cucumber
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup pickled red onions
1/2 cup crumbled Greek feta
1/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat completely dry.
Dice cucumber, bell pepper, and halve tomatoes; prepare remaining vegetables.
Whisk olive oil, vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create dressing.
Add chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, feta, olives, and almonds to a large bowl.
Fold in parsley and dill.
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until fully coated.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate, then taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Allow at least one hour of marination for best flavor. Dry chickpeas thoroughly to prevent a watery salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 340
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 11g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: chickpea salad, Mediterranean salad, protein-packed salads, healthy meal prep