4.7 from 36 votes
Greek Chickpea Salad
Greek Chickpea Salad- a simple salad made with chickpeas, colorful vegetables, olives, herbs, feta cheese, and a light lemon dressing. It makes a great quick and easy lunch, party appetizer, or side dish to any meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 English cucumber, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 3/4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion, feta cheese, dill, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, garlic, mustard, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Drizzle the salad with dressing and toss to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve immediately or place the salad in refrigerator for 1 hour so the flavors can marinate.
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Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1381IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
38mg
(42%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1381IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.