Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Zesty Lemon Vinaigrette

I adore a good salad. In fact I crave them. Especially one that’s loaded with flavor and packed with healthy ingredients. So you are going to love my Mediterranean Chickpea Salad . It really is the is the ultimate summer salad so you may want to bring this to every potluck and/or event you attend this season.

Note: This post previously published on June 3, 2024 and I’m sharing it with you again today.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Essentially, chickpeas are tossed with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta and cilantro for a salad that’s light enough for an easy lunch yet hearty enough for a dinner side dish. The star of this show however, is the garlicky Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing .

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Chickpeas Benefits

I always have cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) in my pantry. Why? They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Chickpeas also offer a variety of health benefits…they are packed with protein, aid in weight management, improve digestion, and reduce your risk of disease. And since this delicious legume is high in protein it makes an excellent meat replacement in many vegetarian and vegan dishes.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Tips & Tricks

• This salad is a fantastic meal prep option.
• It stays fresh (and crisp!) stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Feel free to swap out any of the vegetables for your favorites.
• The Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing can be made ahead and stored in a jar for up to 1 week.

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad + Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Salad Ingredients:

• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 english cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 10 oz package of cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients:

• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Add salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, add the lemon vinaigrette dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad.
4. Toss to combine and enjoy!

Notes:

• This salad is a fantastic meal prep option.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Continue to Content Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 english cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 10 oz package of cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing Ingredients

• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, add the lemon vinaigrette dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad.
4. Toss to combine and enjoy!

Notes

This salad is a fantastic meal prep option. It stays fresh stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

Print Recipe

This hearlty salad is delicious on its own or it makes a fabulous side dish with grilled fish or chicken.

• Author: Maya Collins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 8 1x
• Method: Eats, Treats & Libations
• Cuisine: salads

Ingredients

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• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 english cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 10 oz package of cherry tomatoes, halved
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
• ⅓ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Add salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, add the lemon vinaigrette dressing ingredients. Whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad.
4. Toss to combine and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 calories
• Sugar: 9 grams sugar
• Sodium: 669 milligrams sodium
• Fat: 16 grams fat
• Saturated Fat: 4 grams saturated fat
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams carbohydrates
• Fiber: 9 grams fiber
• Protein: 13 grams protein
• Cholesterol: 16 milligrams cholesterol