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Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat completely dry.
  2. Dice cucumber, bell pepper, and halve tomatoes; prepare remaining vegetables.
  3. Whisk olive oil, vinegars, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes to create dressing.
  4. Add chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, feta, olives, and almonds to a large bowl.
  5. Fold in parsley and dill.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until fully coated.
  7. 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.