This vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a quick, healthy, and delicious dish bursting with fresh veggies, creamy feta, and zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a light lunch, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly (without feta), and packed with plant-based protein!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Ready in 15 minutes – No cooking required!
✅ Loaded with flavor – Fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and briny olives.
✅ Keeps well – Gets even better as it marinates.
✅ Versatile – Serve as a salad, side, or stuffed in pita.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Salad:
2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted & halved
½ cup crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan)
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional but delicious)
For the Lemon-Herb Dressing:
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
1 avocado, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
½ cup quartered artichoke hearts
Step-by-Step Instructions
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