Greek Chickpea Salad
A refreshing and healthy Greek-inspired salad made with chickpeas, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese, tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to enhance flavor before serving.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or mint for variation.
- Great as a side dish or light lunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Greek salad, chickpea salad, Mediterranean, vegetarian, healthy lunch