Posted Jan 02, 2023, Updated May 12, 2024 This chickpea salad recipe is so fresh and delicious I make it often with our favorite mediterranean dishes like lemon chicken kebabs, Greek meatballs and falafel! Chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, feta and herbs are tossed in a delicious homemade dressing for the best Mediterranean chickpea salad ever! This chickpea salad is hearty so it’s a perfect salad to meal prep and enjoy all week long.
Chickpea Salad: Ingredients & Substitutions
Chickpeas. You technically can substitute a different bean (such as white beans), if desired, but I recommend chickpeas. Red Onion. any onion variety works well in this recipe – red, white, yellow or green onions. Baby tomatoes. You can substitute any tomato variety including heirloom, Roma, etc. Kalamata Olives. You can substitute your favorite olive variety, but kalamatas give the most authentic Greek flavor. Feta Cheese. Goat cheese is an acceptable substitutes for feta. Olive oil. Avocado oil is a great substitute if you don’t have olive oil. Red wine vinegar. white wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar are great substitutes. Dijon mustard. Any mustard variety can be used in place of Dijon. Dried oregano. fresh oregano or your favorite Greek spice blend both work well in this recipe.
How to Make Chickpea Salad
Let’s walk through this simple recipe step-by-step! And don’t forget to watch the video. Begin by whisking together the dressing ingredients in a small bow, then set it aside. Then, combine the chickpeas (Garbanzo beans), cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, salt, pepper in a large bowl (preferably with a lid) and stir to combine. Be sure to save 1-2 tablespoons of feta cheese and herbs to garnish the top of the salad with for serving. Next, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir to combine. Then, cover the chickpea salad and chill it for at least 1 hour.
Serve
Garnish with extra feta, fresh dill, olives, etc. and serve cold with your favorite Mediterranean recipes:
We love serving it with these Greek meatballs, grilled Greek chicken or Lemon Chicken Kabobs. It pairs really will with this baked falafel too! Serve it with a side of pita bread, hummus and tzatziki! Serve it with other salads like Greek salad, greek pasta salad, greek orzo salad, etc.
Store
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Do not freeze. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
