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Mediterranean inspired chickpea salad with olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, in a white bowl on a blue background sitting on top of a small bowl of capers, a parsley sprig and a white and red striped kitchen towel.
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4.75 from 8 votes

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This protein-packed Mediterranean chickpea salad is filled with vegetables and hint of salty capers with a simple vinaigrette. It's a great side dish and it can pull double duty as a healthy, vegan lunch to last through the week.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: chick pea salad, chick peas salad, chickpea salad, chickpea salad recipes, chickpeas salad, mediterranean chickpea salad, mediterranean salad, mediterranean salad recipe, mediterranean salad recipes, salad mediterranean, salads with chickpeas recipes
Servings: 16
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3 15- ounce cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes quartered
  • 2 English cucumbers seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup diced red onion amount to taste
  • 3/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons capers

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Add dressing to salad, stirring to coat evenly, about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 18mg