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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Zesty Mediterranean Chickpea Salad for Quick Weeknight Meals

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a quick, nutritious dish bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped or soaked in water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
For the Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil robust variety
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dice the cucumber into ½-inch pieces and finely chop the red onion. Soak the red onion if desired for a milder taste. Halve the tomatoes and pit the Kalamata olives.
  2. Mince the garlic, parsley, and cilantro together on a cutting board.
Dressing
  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  2. Stir in the dried oregano and cumin. Set aside.
Combine
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, prepared vegetables, olives, crumbled feta cheese, and minced herbs. Gently fold together.
Dress the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors.
  2. Let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead and stored for up to 4 days. Flavors improve after chilling.

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