Description
This Greek Salad with Chickpeas takes the classic Mediterranean favorite to new heights — brimming with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, and hearty chickpeas. Fresh, tangy, and satisfying, it’s the perfect balance of flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp fresh parsley or oregano, chopped
**For the dressing:**
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or oregano before serving.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature — it’s delicious either way.
Notes
Add quinoa or farro for a heartier salad.
Swap feta for vegan cheese for a plant-based version.
Toss in avocado or roasted red peppers for a creamy twist.
Makes a great meal prep salad — flavors deepen beautifully after a few hours in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: greek salad with chickpeas, mediterranean salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian salad, easy greek recipe, summer salad