Whole30 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with bold flavors, this Whole30 Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a vibrant and nutritious addition to your meal rotation. Loaded with crisp vegetables like red bell peppers, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes, paired with briny kalamata olives and fragrant herbs like parsley and basil, this salad is a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and minced garlic, every bite is a perfect medley of tangy, savory, and refreshing flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely plant-based, this protein-packed dish is ideal as a light lunch, dinner side, or meal-prep staple. Perfect for Whole30 enthusiasts and Mediterranean cuisine lovers alike, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped fresh parsley and basil leaves to the bowl and gently toss the ingredients together.

Step 3

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Whisk or shake the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Transfer the salad to a serving dish or plate, serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld together more.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1415.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1628.2

Total Fat 92.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3854.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.6g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 600.1mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 3249.9mg	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: 48.6%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 39.7%