Chickpea Salad
A bright Mediterranean chickpea salad with cucumber, tomato, red onion, feta, and lemon-oregano dressing. Healthy, vegetarian, and gets better as it sits. Perfect for meal prep.
Prep Time
19 min
Cook Time
16 min
Servings
6
Calories
295 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chickpeas1 ½ cup
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1 ½
- Lettuce3 cups
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1 ½
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chickpeas1.5 cup
- Tomato3 medium
- Cucumber1.5
- Lettuce3 cups
- Olive Oil3 tbsp
- Lemon Juice1.5
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse 2 cans (15 oz each) of chickpeas. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the dressing: whisk ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with 1 chopped cucumber, 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, ½ chopped red onion, 1 sliced bell pepper, ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives.
- 4
Add ½ cup crumbled feta cheese, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint.
- 5
Pour the dressing over and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature. Top with extra feta, herbs, lemon wedges. Lasts 4 days refrigerated.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Dry the chickpeas. Wet ones dilute dressing.
- 2.Fresh herbs are essential.
- 3.Real feta. Get from deli counter, not pre-crumbled.
- 4.Rest 30 minutes minimum. Improves over time.
🔬 Why It Works
Mediterranean chickpea salad succeeds because each component contributes specifically: chickpeas for protein, vegetables for crunch and color, feta for salt, herbs for brightness, olives for briny depth. The lemon-oregano dressing ties everything together with Mediterranean flavor profile.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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