Published on August 31, 2022 Greek Chickpea Salad- a simple salad made with chickpeas, colorful vegetables, olives, herbs, feta cheese, and a light lemon dressing. This salad makes a great quick and easy lunch, party appetizer, or side dish to any meal. I also REALLY love this Greek Chickpea Salad because Greek flavors are always SO good. If you like my Greek Quinoa Salad and Greek Tortellini Salad, I know you will love this one too. The salad is SUPER simple to make which makes me love it even more. It only takes about 15 minutes to make and can be served as an appetizer with pita, a side dish, or even a quick lunch. The flavors are FRESH and the salad is colorful, satisfying, and delicious!
Salad Ingredients
Greek salads are the BEST and made with simple ingredients.
Chickpeas– also known as garbanzo beans. I use canned chickpeas to keep the salad super simple, just rinse and drain before using. Grape tomatoes– cut the tomatoes in half. If you want to use larger tomatoes, you can, just remove the seeds and chop them up. Cucumber– I use an English cucumber. The skin is thinner than a slicing cucumber and doesn’t need to be peeled.Red bell pepper– red peppers are sweet and add a nice crunch. Kalamata olives– make sure you buy pitted olives. Red onion– for flavor and color. Feta cheese– creamy, salty, and so good! If you need the salad to be vegan or dairy-free, you can leave it out the cheese.Herbs– fresh parsley and dill, so fresh!
Simple Dressing
Homemade dressing is always best and this one can be whisked up in just a few minutes.
Olive oilRed wine vinegarLemon juiceHoneyGarlicDijon mustardOregano
How to Make Greek Chickpea Salad
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 the ingredients 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.
Serving Suggestions
I like to eat it the salad with pita chips or pita bread. Makes a great snack or appetizer!Serve it over a bed of your favorite greens.Serve with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp, or steak. Stuff it in a pita pocket and make a sandwich. Serve with pasta, quinoa, or couscous!
How to Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to meal prep this salad, I recommend cutting up the veggies and storing them in separate containers until you are ready to assemble the salad. You can also make the dressing in advance. It will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week. Whisk well before using.
More Chickpea Salad Recipes
Easy Chickpea SaladChickpea, Avocado, & Feta SaladFall Chickpea SaladRoasted Cauliflower Chickpea SaladChipotle Chickpea Corn Salad
Greek Chickpea Salad
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