This Mediterranean chickpea salad is bursting with flavor and fresh veggies, and perfect to make in advance for the week!

mediterranean chickpea salad - chickpeas, feta cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber - in a glass bowl on a marble surface with a wooden spoon inside

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There are few things I love more than Mediterranean flavors. If I’m out and there is a Greek or Mediterranean dish available, I always select it because it rarely disappoints! This chickpea salad is no exception. With fresh veggies and herbs, a tangy dressing, salty feta, and pungent red onion, this salad hits all the flavor notes and will have you eagerly awaiting lunchtime.

The other great thing about this salad is that it is so easy to throw together! There’s no cooking involved, all you have to do is chop up a few veggies and toss it all together. It also keeps and packs well, making it a great meal prep lunch!

If you can tolerate legumes, chickpeas are a great food to incorporate into your diet. They are a good vegetarian protein source, with a little over 10 grams of protein per serving. Chickpeas are also low on the glycemic index, making them a great source of healthy carbohydrates that isn’t likely to spike your blood sugar. Finally, chickpeas are also high in fiber, which is important for gut and heart health.

mediterranean chickpea salad - chickpeas, feta cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber - in a glass bowl on a marble surface with a wooden spoon inside

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious salad!

  • Chickpeas – Of course, it all starts with chickpeas! You’ll need two 15-ounce cans here.
  • Cucumber – Next, you’ll need one large cucumber, diced into 1/2 inch pieces. The cucumber provides such a refreshing flavor to the salad.
  • Cherry Tomatoes – We used about a cup of cherry tomatoes here, but you could dice up a regular tomato instead!
  • Red Onion – Just 1/4 cup of diced red onion adds another great layer of flavor.
  • Garlic – Would it even be Mediterannean without garlic? Two freshly grated cloves pack the perfect punch here.
  • Kalamata Olives – 1/4 cup of chopped kalamata olives provide a delicious briny flavor to every bite.
  • Feta Cheese – To be honest, most of my obsession with Mediterranean food may just be because I LOVE feta. This creamy, salty, flavorful cheese is just the best.
  • Parsley and Dill – Fresh parsley and dill keep this salad feeling fresh and spring-y, and make it smell heavenly!
  • Olive Oil – This is a recipe where the flavors of olive oil can really shine through, so I recommend using a good-quality oil like this one.
  • Red Wine Vinegar and Lemon Juice – A combination of red wine vinegar and lemon juice adds just the right amount of acidity to balance out this dish.

Nope! Once you’ve drained and rinsed the chickpeas, you can toss them right into the salad and eat them right away. However, if you’d like a bit more flavor and crunch, you can also use our crispy roasted chickpeas in this salad as well!

How to Make Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Once all your ingredients are prepped, you’ll simply whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, to create the dressing. Then, you’ll place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and toss them with the dressing until fully combined. You can either eat it straight away or refrigerate for later.

mediterranean chickpea salad - chickpeas, feta cheese, tomatoes, and cucumber - in a glass bowl on a marble surface with a wooden spoon inside
How long will this salad keep for?

This salad will be at its best for about 2 days after making, but will keep for up to 5 – just expect that the veggies may get slightly mushy over time. We recommend storing it in an airtight glass container, and if you are opting to meal prep it for lunch, we recommend packing it up in individual mason jars.

What can I serve this with?

This chickpea salad makes for a great meal on its own, but can also be used as a hearty side dish! We love the idea of serving it up with these Greek Beef Kabobs, our Dill and Garlic Baked Salmon, simple pan-seared white fish, or even roasted chicken. It would also be fantastic to bring to a summer cookout.

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

4.84 — Votes 12 votes
By Cassy Joy Garcia
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is bursting with bright, fresh flavors and perfect for a light lunch or hearty side dish.

Ingredients  

  • 2 cans garbanzo beans rinsed
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced kalamata olives
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions 

  • 1. Place the garbanzo beans, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, dill, parsley, garlic, and feta in a bowl and toss to combine.
  • 2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • 3. Toss the garbanzo bean mixture with the dressing, then serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.5g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 18.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 13.4mg | Sodium: 925.1mg | Fiber: 9.1g | Sugar: 2.2g

Additional Info

Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 320
Keyword: chickpea, greek, mediterranean, vegetarian

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Cassy Joy Garcia, a New York Times best-selling author, of Cook Once Dinner Fix, Cook Once Eat All Week, and Fed and Fit as well as the creative force behind the popular food blog Fed & Fit.


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17 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I’ve made this several times, and my family just loves it. They asked me to make it for all occasions.

    1. That is amazing, Adrienne! We are so excited y’all loved it!

    1. So glad you enjoyed this one, Lauren!! Thanks for sharing with us!

  2. Trying to determine what size mason jars to use here. How large would you say a serving size is? 8oz or 16oz?

  3. Hello! I was searching for meal prep options for this week (as a college student, I’m trying to save time wherever I can). Do you think this would pair with the Greek Meatballs or should I stick with roasted chicken?

    1. I think that these would pair great with the meatballs, Leigh!

  4. 5 stars
    This was so delicious! I made it for my family for lunch and my 5yo absolutely loved it! Thanks for sharing.

    1. Add the freshly grated garlic in with the garbanzo bean mixture…enjoy!!

  5. Can’t wait to make this!! I don’t have any fresh herbs, and I’m neve quite sure how much dried to use in it’s place. Any help is appreciated:) Thanks for the recipe!

    1. You’re going to LOVE it, Katie! The general rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon of dry herbs for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs. I hope this helps!