Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that's easy to make and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD
- 2 -15 oz. canned chickpeas drained and rinsed, or use 3 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1-2 stalks celery, diced (optional)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; or mixed bell peppers
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½-3/4 cup green or black olives, halved
- ⅓-1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese; For vegan use avocado
- handful of fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- few mint or basil leaves, finely chopped
FOR THE SALAD DRESSING
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey or preferred sweetener; For vegan, use agave
- juice of 1 lemon, adjust to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, adjust to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA SALAD
- In a small bowl or a mason jar, add olive oil, honey, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, add chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, celery (optional), and onion.Note: Feta and olives are quite salty by themselves. Add salt cautiously.
- Add olives, crumbled feta, cilantro, and mint. Pour dressing over the chickpea salad. Toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad. Serve cold or at room temperature.Note: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes. It allows flavors to blend in well.
- This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad stays fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.Note: If storing the salad, add cheese just before serving.
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Notes
Here's how I cook chickpeas using dried beans in Instant Pot - How to cook chickpeas
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Tips For Best Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
- Make-ahead tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
117
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
213
mg
9
%
Potassium
265
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
669
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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