Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a delightful and refreshing dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of summer. This no-cook salad features protein-packed chickpeas, crisp vegetables like cucumbers and bell peppers, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette that ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch, this salad is easy to prepare and highly customizable to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with grilled proteins or pita bread, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is sure to satisfy your palate and nourish your body.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
- Fresh parsley and mint, chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- Dried oregano
- Ground cumin
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Pat dry.
- Dice cucumber, bell peppers, red onion; halve cherry tomatoes and olives.
- Finely chop fresh parsley and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, garlic, mustard, honey/maple syrup, oregano, cumin; gradually add olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with vegetables and herbs; drizzle vinaigrette over the top and toss gently.
- Fold in feta cheese before serving; garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg