5 from 210 votes
Greek Chickpea Salad
Greek Chickpea Salad combines chickpeas with fresh chopped vegetables like bell peppers, tomato, cucumber, and avocado, all tossed in a tangy Mediterranean marinade featuring red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. The salad balances hearty legumes with crisp vegetables and creamy avocado, making it a fresh and satisfying dish for light meals or side servings. Optional feta cheese adds a salty touch that complements the herbs and lemony dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
281 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas (approx. 30 oz total)
- 2 cups bell pepper sweet mini peppers work too, chopped
- 1 cup tomato chopped
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 avocado (plus extra to taste)
uber easy mediterranean marinade/dressing:
- 2.5 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil quality
- 3 tsp lemon juice (squeezed from 1 large or two small lemon)
- 1/2-1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2-1 tsp parsley plus extra to garnish
- ½ tsp oregano dried crushed
- ½ tsp salt (plus extra as desired)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dill dried
- feta cheese optional extra, crumbled
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.
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Notes
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning; toss with lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil to help maintain color.
- Chilling the salad for a few hours allows the marinade flavors to develop and meld nicely.
- Optional feta cheese can be added for a salty, creamy contrast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
281kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
585mg
(12%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1280IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
55.4mg
(62%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1280IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 55.4mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.