Loaded with fresh veggies and tossedin a light homemade dressing, thistasty vegetarian Greek Chickpea Salad makes healthy eating a breeze!
I’m kind of a nut when it comes to veggies.
I’ll pretty much do anything for a bite of something tall, dark, and GREEN!
Or yellow… red… orange…
You get the point!
The second I spotted this colorful bowl-o-veggiesat a local Mediterranean restaurant I knew I had to have it. I’m a sucker for a healthy plate full of whole food goodness and hoped their greek chickpea salad tasted as good as it looked.
Spoiler altert: It was TO. DIE.FOR. So good might have licked the plate clean…
So . . . how was it? Tell me more about this chickpea salad!
I never get tired of answering this question… IT IS SO FLIPPING GOOD!
This refreshing dish is great as a side dish or as a stand-alone lunch.
It’s tasty chilled but I think it tastesabsolutelybest at room temperature (somehow the flavors are more amplified this way) and really can’t get enough of it like this.
You can toss them over a crisp green salad, serve it alongside a fluffy pita sandwich, or even turn it into a greek platter by adding grape leaves, hummus, tzatziki sauce, falafel, pita wedges and even a big ole pile of olives. Just keep the olives to yourself. I’m stillterrifiedof them.
The über tasty dressing in this recipe is also amaaaaazing over greens or even mixed into pasta salad! Have fun with it! You guys are going to LOVEthis zesty greek chickpea salad; I just know it!
Crazy for feta cheese? ME TOO!
Feel free to add crumbled feta on top. It’s delightful!
Healthy Vegetarian Greek Chickpea Salad
This recipe serves a crowd! Bring it along to your next picnic, party, or potluck or halve the recipes for a more manageable serving, perfect as a side dish with dinner or a healthy weekday lunch. It’s super portable and sure to rock your socks off!
Need a smaller serving? Feel free to cut the recipe in half – it’s oh so easy to do!
Greek Chickpea Salad
Loaded with fresh veggies and tossedin a light homemade dressing, thistasty vegetarian Greek Chickpea Salad makes healthy eating a breeze!
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek Chickpea Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (approx. 30 oz total)
- 2 cups chopped bell pepper (sweet mini peppers work too)
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1 cup choppedcucumber
- 1 avocado (plus extra to taste)
uber easy mediterranean marinade/dressing:
- 2.5 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 3 TBSP qualityextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tsp lemon juice (squeezed from 1 large or two small lemon)
- 1/2-1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2-1 tsp parsley plus extra to garnish
- ½ tsp dried crushed oregano
- ½ tsp salt (plus extra as desired)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried dill
- optional extra: crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Chop your peppers, tomato, and cucumber, and toss them in a bowl.
Combine all dressing ingredients in a separate container and either shake or whisk to incorporate. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
Pop the bowl in the fridge, covered, for a few hours to let the fabulous flavors of the marinade get better acquainted with your veggies or enjoy right away.
Peel and chop avocado just before serving, and add to the salad. I like to toss my avocado in a little lemon juice with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from browning.
Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated before optional feta with an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 199mg, Potassium: 585mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1280IU, Vitamin C: 55.4mg, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 3.7mg
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This Scrumptious Salad can be Made Vegan or Vegetarian!
As written, this Greek Chickpea Salad is fabulously vegan!
Simply skip the optional feta and enjoy as is *or* you can pair with falafel and/or hummus to round out the meal.
This chopped chickpea salad is also AMAZING over cooked quinoa, freekeh, or farro to make the ultimate grain bowl.
As for my T-Rex friends, if you try to add meat to this salad I will fight you! LOL! You can, however, pair this dish with shish kebabs or grilled chicken. Totally approved!
Looking for a gluten-free dish? FAB! This salad is gloriously GF.
Bring on the Veggies!
Ingredients Needed for this Mediterrranean Chickpea Salad
- canned chickpeas
- bell pepper – red, green, orange, and/or yellow
- tomato
- cucumber
- avocado
- feta cheese (optional)
You can also add some fresh parsley into the mix like I did for an extra burst of color and herby flavor. Delish!
For the tasty Greek dressing you’ll need…
- red wine vinegar
- qualityextra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- garlic
- parsley (fresh or dried)
- dried crushed oregano
- dried (or fresh!) dill
- salt and pepper
The dressing is crazy simple and oh so speedy to make! You can whisk it all up in a bowl or simply pile the ingredients into a small mason jar, slap on the lid, and shake until combined.
If you get a chance to try this healthy greek chickpea salad, let me know!
You can leave me a comment here (LOVE checking those daily!) or tag @PEASandCRAYONS on Instagram so I can happy dance over your creations. I can’t wait to see what you whip up!
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About The Author:
Jenn Laughlin
Hi! I’m Jenn and I’m here to help you eat your veggies! It'll be fun, painless, and pretty darn delicious as I teach you to plan your meals around fresh, seasonal produce with a little help from healthy freezer and pantry staples.
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