Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the perfect no-cook recipe for a quick and healthy meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta cheese, this salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic ties all the vibrant ingredients together, creating a harmony of Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring only simple pantry staples, this salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch. Serve it on its own, with warm pita bread, or alongside your favorite grilled protein for a Mediterranean feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz can canned chickpeas
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess salt and preservatives.

Step 2

Peel, seed, and dice the cucumber into small cubes.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion.

Step 5

Roughly chop the kalamata olives.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped olives.

Step 7

Crumb the feta cheese into the salad mixture, ensuring even distribution.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the salad, mixing well to combine flavors.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combined all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 11

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1371.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1369.7

Total Fat 90.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 4874.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.1g
Protein 34.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 596.1mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 2116.3mg	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: 10.0%

Carbs: 31.2%