15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean chickpea salad is a light, bright, and beautiful salad that is easy to make. Chickpeas are combined with cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, olives, avocado, feta, and fresh herbs for a salad that is hearty enough for a lovely lunch and also perfect for a dinner side dish.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: salad, side dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 169kcal
- 2-15 ounce cans of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 English cucumber, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups yellow and orange bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped herbs, (I used mint and basil)
- salt and pepper to taste
Salad Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Dressing
In a small spouted cup or mason jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Drain and rinse the chickpeas before placing into a large bowl. Add on the cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese, avocado, mint and basil. Set aside.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the beans and veggies are coated in the seasoning. Adjust seasonings and enjoy!
- Avocado - choose an avocado that is just ripe and not too soft. If not eating this salad right away, leave out the avocado and add it in right before serving.
- Meal prep - store this salad in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to five days.
- Fresh herbs - if you don't want to be bothered with chopping fresh herbs, sub in one tablespoon of dried herbs (oregano, basil, and mint would all work well).
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1358IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg