Description
Full of bright flavors and the most delicious balsamic vinaigrette, this Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is the ultimate healthy salad. It comes together almost instantly and is absolutely perfect for a leisurely lunch or light dinner to enjoy on the patio. It's great for meal prep, too!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 large English cucumber, quartered and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onions, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijonmustard (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Combine ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
Make dressing. In another mixing bowl, whisk together oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
Toss. Add the dressing to the chickpea salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
How to store: Store the leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. If serving over greens, store those separately to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean