Go Back
–+ servings
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad That's Perfect for Meal Prep

Enjoy a vibrant Mediterranean Chickpea Salad packed with wholesome ingredients that's perfect for meal prep and tastes even better over time.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium Cucumber chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted or whole
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil robust variety recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
For Serving
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust according to spice level
  • 1/4 cup Parsley freshly chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Steps
  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas under cold running water, then pat dry.
  2. Chop the cucumber, red onion, and halve the tomatoes.
  3. Mince garlic and chop fresh herbs; crumbled feta into a bowl.
  4. Whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
  5. Drizzle olive oil into the mixture gradually, whisking to emulsify.
  6. Combine chickpeas, vegetables, olives, feta, garlic, and herbs in a bowl.
  7. Pour dressing over, gently toss to coat, then refrigerate for at least an hour.
  8. Adjust seasoning before serving and garnish with extra herbs and feta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the salad to rest in the fridge before serving for best flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!