Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is my favorite salad to make in the Summer! It’s light, refreshing, healthy and loaded with tons of flavor! This recipe lasts days in the refrigerator and is perfect for meal prep! Gluten free and vegan friendly too!

Looking for more Healthy Recipes? Try my Berry Spinach Salad or my Mexican Kale Salad!

I love making salads in the summer with fresh fruits and veggies. This is the perfect light lunch when you don’t want something heavy during the warm summer months! The chickpeas make this a substantial lunch or dinner option thanks to the fiber and the protein! This salad will keep you full and satisfied for hours!

For this salad I wanted to incorporate cucumbers and cherry tomatoes which we have a lot of right now in the garden. I loaded this salad up with tons of greek flavors! Tomatoes, olives, red onions, chickpeas and cucumbers are all tossed together with a drizzle of lemon juice and olive oil. It’s light, healthy and uses up a lot of summer vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas: Are a rich source of vitamins, fiber and protein. I love using chickpeas in this recipe however you can substitute cannellini beans or black beans instead.
• Veggies: Tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion are added.
• Olives: I like to use black olives however kalamata or green olives can also be used.
• Herbs: Fresh parsley and basil add tons of fresh flavor to this salad. Dried oregano is also added. Add in fresh if you have it!
• Lemon juice: Adds a nice tang and acidity to the salad. If you don’t have any lemon juice on hand substitute lime juice, apple cider or red wine vinegar.
• Olive oil: Along with lemon juice create a light and healthy dressing for the salad.

How to make Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This salad only take 10 minutes to make! Simply add all of the ingredients to a medium bowl. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. That’s it! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Variations / Tips

• Add cheese! Feel free to add some crumbled feta cheese on top. (Just keep in mind the recipe will not be vegan if you add in cheese)
• Add nuts! Add some slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, or pine nuts for crunch.
• Use fresh herbs: Substitute fresh oregano in this salad if you have fresh! I use a couple sprigs of fresh oregano.
• Substitute veggies: Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. You can substitute any of the vegetables with red bell pepper, celery or carrots.
• Make this ahead of time: find this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is best served cold. I like to make this salad a day or two ahead to let the flavors develop!

Here are some more Easy Healthy Recipes to try!

• Strawberry Spinach Salad
• Easy Berry Fruit Salad
• Mexican Salmon Salad
• Easy Mexican Kale Salad