Chickpeas Salad with Black Olives

Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Chickpeas Salad with Black Olives is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, briny black olives, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is a vibrant medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, and garnished with chopped parsley, it’s a refreshing option that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it as a light main, a satisfying side, or a make-ahead meal that gets even better after chilling. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors, this easy chickpea salad is a delicious and nutritious choice for lunch, dinner, or your next gathering. Keywords: chickpeas salad, black olives, Mediterranean salad, healthy recipes, quick salad recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Cooked chickpeas (or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 100 grams Black olives (pitted and sliced)
• 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, sliced black olives, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley to the bowl for a burst of freshness.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Toss everything together gently until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light main dish or as a side dish. Optionally, chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1285.8

Total Fat 69.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2561.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 41.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 351.2mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2193.9mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 41.5%