Paleo Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Paleo Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic Mediterranean salad, tailored specifically for paleo enthusiasts. Packed with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell pepper, and creamy avocado, this recipe skips the legumes while still delivering a protein-rich, wholesome dish. Kalamata olives and fresh herbs like parsley and basil elevate the flavor profile, while a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette ties everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free option for a light lunch, side dish, or refreshing summer meal. Serve this Paleo Mediterranean Salad immediately or give it a quick chill to let the flavors meld beautifully—healthy eating has never been so delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh basil
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium avocado

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables: Peel the cucumber if desired, and dice it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Deseed the red bell pepper and cut it into small cubes.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

Step 4

Slice the kalamata olives in half.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and basil leaves and set them aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic clove, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, and basil.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Dice the avocado and gently fold it into the salad.

Step 10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your Paleo Mediterranean Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1075.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1175.7

Total Fat 109.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2647.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 2145.7mg	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: 79.3%

Protein: 3.0%

Carbs: 17.7%