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The Easiest Chickpea Greek Salad
5 from 90 votes

The Easiest Chickpea Greek Salad

This Chickpea Greek Salad combines chickpeas with chopped bell peppers, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese for a colorful, crunchy vegetable medley. The lemon-olive oil dressing with garlic and oregano brightens the salad and ties the flavors together. It’s a refreshing salad that holds well, making it convenient for preparing ahead or serving to groups.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 15 grape tomatoes halved, about 1 cup
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives pitted, chopped if desired
  • 1 cucumber medium, sliced and quartered
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled or cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • salt freshly ground, to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place all salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano. Pour onto salad and toss again to well combine. Taste and add salt and pepper as you'd like.
  3. Place in refrigerator for 1 hour to marinate, or serve immediately. Salad is best enjoyed within 2-3 days after making.

Notes

  • Double quantities as needed to serve larger groups comfortably.
  • The salad can be made 1-2 days ahead; marinate well in the refrigerator for fuller flavor.
  • Customize the vegetables or olives to suit your taste or availability.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 279cal (14%) Carbohydrates 33.5g (11%) Protein 12.5g (25%) Fat 12.3g (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12.4g (25%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 279cal 14%
Carbohydrates 33.5g 11%
Protein 12.5g 25%
Fat 12.3g 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12.4g 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.