Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a nutrient-packed dish that’s as delicious as it is good for you. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny kalamata olives, this salad showcases the best of Mediterranean ingredients. Tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing infused with garlic and oregano, and brightened by fresh parsley and mint, every bite is a savory delight. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a refreshing side dish, a light main course, or even a meal prep option for healthy lunches. This easy, plant-based recipe is loaded with heart-healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a wholesome addition to your diet. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying taste of the Mediterranean!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz can, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small, finely chopped red onion
• 0.5 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, halved kalamata olives, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture.

Step 4

Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1168.2

Total Fat 78.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3875.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.1g	0%
Total Sugars 25.4g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 1899.8mg	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: 58.8%

Protein: 7.8%

Carbs: 33.5%