Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vibrant, plant-powered Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with creamy feta, tangy lemon dressing, and crisp veggies. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or a quick lunch. Serve as a main or side dish with a fresh, refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 medium cucumber, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Dice the cucumber, slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into the bowl
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and cherry tomatoes. Top with chopped parsley
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the top of the salad; do not mix it in completely
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and veggie crispness, or serve immediately
Notes
Store assembled salad in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
Separate the dressing from ingredients until serving for better texture
Swap feta with vegan cashew cheese for a dairy-free option
Add ¼ cup sunflower seeds for extra crunch before serving
Include ½ tsp harissa paste in the dressing for a spicy twist
Prep components separately for meal prepping; assemble just before consumption
Canned chickpeas work fine if rinsed thoroughly to reduce sodium content
Find it online: https://viralchickenrecipes.com/mediterranean-chickpea-salad/