Super Easy Chickpea Salad

Light, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Super Easy Chickpea Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a quick and healthy meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumber, sweet grape tomatoes, zesty red onion, and fragrant parsley, this no-cook salad comes together in just 10 minutes. The simple yet flavorful dressing, made with extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice, ties everything together for a refreshing, tangy finish. Add a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese for an optional creamy touch that elevates every bite. Whether served as a main dish, side, or meal prep option, this vibrant chickpea salad is as versatile as it is delicious! Perfect for vegetarians, it's naturally gluten-free and a surefire crowd-pleaser at any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 425 grams canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 200 grams grape tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 30 grams parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 50 grams feta cheese (optional), crumbled

Directions

Step 1

1. Prepare all the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.

Step 2

2. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

3. Add the cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 4

4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well combined and coated in the dressing.

Step 6

6. If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top for added creaminess and flavor.

Step 7

7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days for the flavors to develop further.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(260g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	175.5

Total Fat 11.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 44.6mg	0%
Sodium 584.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.8mg	0%
Iron 2.7mg	0%
Potassium 562.3mg	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: 55.1%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 24.9%