Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Chickpea salad is a healthy Mediterranean chickpea salad filled with red peppers, chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumbers, and more tossed in a homemade dressing.

A simple cucumber chickpea salad to serve as a side dish or even a main course. We pair this summer chickpea salad with some flatbread for a snack to break up the day. You might even like our bean salad.

Also, for a nutrient rich salad try our Green Goddess salad. This was a TikTok viral recipe that took over the internet for a bit. Or for a classic pasta salad that is veggie loaded.

This Chickpea Salad Is…

• Healthy Salad
• Quick and Easy
• Made with Homemade Dressing
• Great Summer Salad Recipe
• Nutrient Rich
• Gluten Free
• Vegetarian

Ingredients Needed

Chickpeas – Reach for canned chickpeas drain and rinse in water.

Onion – Red onion is a great flavorful onion to mix in the recipe. You could use white onion.

Tomatoes – Grape tomatoes are what we used but you can swap with any diced tomato.

Kalamata Olives – Reach for pitted whole olives that are brined. It adds flavor.

Roasted Red Peppers – So we opted for roasted red peppers that we diced up. You can swap with a fresh red pepper if you prefer.

Cucumbers – Peel or leave the skin on these English cucumbers. It’s whatever you prefer.

Dressing – Oil, red wine vinegar, lemon are all going to work as the base of the dressing. Tangy and a nice citrus twist.

Seasonings– Dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder are what we used.

Variations

• Black olives can be used instead of Kalamata. Just dice up olives.
• Use fresh bell pepper in replace of roasted pepper. We used red pepper and it was.
• Leave onions out if you are not a fan of onions.
• Drain, rinse and add in a can of black beans. One can chickpeas and one can black beans.
• Leave out feta or even swap with grated Parmesan cheese.
• Add in some canned artichoke hearts that have been marinated.

How To Make

Full directions and measurements for this garbanzo bean recipe are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a visual walkthrough on how to make this chickpea tomato salad.

Step One: Drain and rinse chickpeas and place in a bowl. Then work on prepping up all the veggies and tossing them in the bowl.

Step Two: Add all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Step Three: Toss vegetables and dressing together and cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Right before top with more feta cheese.

Storing Mediterranean Salad

You can store this garbanzo bean salad in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Just make sure it is placed in a sealed container.

Then give the garbanzo salad a toss before you dish up to reincorporate the red wine vinegar dressing.

Make Ahead Directions

Go right ahead and make this salad a full day in advance. We just reserve the cheese and toss it in right before serving. That way the cheese doesn’t become too soggy as it sits in the dressing and mixes with veggies.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge!

Practical notes

Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing?

While the names are different the bean itself is in fact the same. Depending on where you live you might say chickpea where others say garbanzo.

Are chickpeas good for you?

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber that helps with digestion. Chickpeas are also a great source of protein to incorporate into your diet.

Can you overeat chickpeas?

You can overeat chickpeas, so make sure to portion out this salad. Chickpeas can cause gas and at times lead to bloating.

Do canned chickpeas need to be cooked?

Canned chickpeas are already cooked so there is no cooking required.

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Ingredients

Makes 8 -10 Servings

• 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained (15 ounces)
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 jar Marinated Kalamata Olives, drained (10.6 ounces)
• 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 jar Roasted Red Peppers, 7 ounces

Dressing

• 1 small lemon, juiced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dill, freshly minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

1. Drain and rinse your chickpeas and place them in a large bowl.
2. Then you will drain your olives and dice them up as well, repeat same steps with red peppers by draining and slicing.
3. Next you will dice up the tomato, onion, and cucumbers. Pour into the bowl, and add a portion of the feta cheese if you want.
4. For the dressing add the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder into a bowl. Whisk until fully combined and then pour over the salad.
5. Toss the chickpea salad well and taste. If you need add more salt to bring out more flavor. You can also add 1/2 tablespoon vinegar to help add more bite to the salad if you want.
6. Cover the Mediterranean chickpea salad and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Right before serving add more feta cheese and enjoy.

Kitchen notes

Chickpeas

– You can do 1 can chickpeas and 1 can black beans for a twist in flavor. Olives – The olives are optional and you can always swap with black olives that are drained and diced up as well. Feta Cheese – So the feta cheese adds a nice tangy component, but you can disregard if you want. Or swap with a mozzarella or even a goat cheese if you want. Stir Before Serving – Make sure to stir the salad before you serve, as the dressing will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Mixing real quick ensures all ingredients are incorporated.