Easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Fresh Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with crisp vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cups mixed yellow and red grape tomatoes halved
- ½ English cucumber diced
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- Whole fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, grated garlic, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and several grinds of black pepper until well combined.
- Add the chickpeas, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, pickled red onions, and kalamata olives.
- Toss everything gently until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Fold in the chopped parsley, dill, and mint.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish with whole mint leaves and serve immediately, or chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for even better flavor. This Chickpea Salad tastes even better after the ingredients have had time to marinate.
Notes
This healthy chickpea salad is perfect as a light lunch, picnic side, or meal-prep recipe. It pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, baked fish, roasted vegetables, pita bread, or hummus. For extra protein, add grilled chicken or roasted tofu.