Chickpea Salad Garbanzo Bean Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Chickpea Salad (Garbanzo Bean Salad) is a healthy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and aromatic parsley, this vibrant dish is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Optional crumbles of feta cheese add a creamy, savory touch that's hard to resist. Perfect as a standalone lunch, a light dinner side, or a potluck favorite, this salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also endlessly versatile—and it only gets better as the flavors mingle. Whether you're seeking a refreshing summer salad or a nutritious year-round meal, this Chickpea Salad is guaranteed to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to let them dry while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber (optional) and dice it into small cubes.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the red onion finely.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and crumble the feta cheese if using.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese (if using).

Step 7

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant flavor or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1062.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1061.8

Total Fat 62.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 2681.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 95.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 24.0g
Protein 32.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.1mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1407.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 35.5%