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Whip up this easy and irresistible Greek chickpea salad with tender chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and zingy Greek dressing. It's a Mediterranean delight!
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Why you'll love my Greek chickpea salad recipe
If you’re ready to crush some Mediterranean cravings in the easiest way possible, you’ll love this chickpea Greek salad recipe. It’s quick, nutritious, and so delicious that I guarantee you'll have a new appreciation for garbanzo beans and chopped vegetables in the same bowl. In fact, I often find myself eating this salad as an entree all by itself—it’s that satisfying.
What makes this salad so great is the combination of tender chickpeas with fresh vegetables, savory olives, creamy feta cheese, and Greek dressing. You'll be amazed at how a few simple groceries can create authentic Greek salad flavors - just like my cucumber tomato feta salad and orzo salad.
This 15-minute miracle Greek salad is zesty, vibrant, and heart-healthy – all the things you love about Mediterranean food.
Greek chickpea salad ingredients
- Cooked chickpeas - Use canned chickpeas or make Instant Pot chickpeas with dried chickpeas.
- English cucumber - These have soft, edible skin, but any variety can be used and peeled, if needed.
- Cherry tomatoes - Or any tomato variety will work.
- Red onion - Slice these to your liking (I prefer super thin).
- Red bell pepper - Any variety of bell peppers will work.
- Pitted kalamata olives - An essential ingredient for any Greek salad.
- Feta cheese - Use block feta or crumbled feta.
Dressing for Greek chickpea salad
This is a very standard ingredient combination for Greek salad dressing with a perfectly balanced blend of acid, fat, and heat. Feel free to customize it to your liking!
- red wine vinegar - Or other vinegar can be used.
- lemon juice - Freshly squeezed lemon juice is always recommended.
- Dijon mustard - Adds a hint of spice to dressing and acts as a binder.
- extra virgin olive oil - Only the best oil for the best Greek chickpea salad.
- oregano - Can be fresh or dried.
- sea salt and black pepper - to taste
How to make Greek chickpea salad
Step 1. Place chickpeas, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley, and feta in a large bowl and cover until ready to serve.
Pro tip: I like to leave the feta cheese whole until it’s time to serve, which helps it stay moist during storage. Then, simply crumble it before dressing the salad.
Step 2. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon, and oregano in a mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil into the mixture and whisk until creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 3. To serve, add Greek dressing to salad. Toss to combine. Devour!
Recipe tips
- Add salt sparingly (if at all) – You may not need to add any salt to the Greek dressing since the chickpeas, olives, and feta have high enough sodium content to flavor this salad.
- To make ahead, chop all chickpea salad components and mix the Greek dressing up to 2 days in advance. Store salad ingredients separate from the dressing.
- Dress the chickpea salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
Recipe variations
- Add other proteins like grilled salmon, quinoa, or shredded chicken.
- This Greek chickpea salad recipe does not contain added sugar. Add a teaspoon of honey to sweeten it.
- Feel free to adjust the vinegar or olive oil ratio to dial in your preferred acid-to-fat ratio.
- Add other fresh herbs to this salad or to the dressing, including fresh dill, oregano, chives, and basil – the sky's the limit!
Chickpeas are miracle food
Chickpeas are versatile, easy to use, always available, nutrient dense, and budget-friendly. If your go-to chickpea recipe is Mediterranean hummus, you're going to have a new favorite use for them with this Greek chickpea salad.
Serving ideas
Greek chicken salad is enjoyable as an entrée all in itself. Take it to a potluck and wow everyone! It's also the perfect side salad to round out simple protein entrees for your family dinner. Consider pairing it with air fryer whole chicken, baked chicken legs, or our favorite Greek lemon chicken.
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- Lemony Kale Chickpea Salad
- Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Turmeric Chickpea Buddha Bowl
- Vegetable Quinoa Salad
- Black Eyes Pea Salad
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Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 ½ cups Cooked Chickpeas, or 1 (15 ounce can) drained
- ½ large English Cucumber, quartered and sliced (about 1 cup)
- ½ large Red Bell Pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium Red Onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 ounces Feta Cheese (block or crumbled), (about ½ cup)
For the dressing
- 1 Lemon, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place CHICKPEAS, CUCUMBER, BELL PEPPERS, TOMATOES, ONIONS, OLIVES, PARSLEY, and FETA CHEESE in a large bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together LEMON JUICE, VINEGAR, DIJON, and OREGANO. Continue whisking and drizzle OLIVE OIL in to form an emulsion. Add SALT and PEPPER to taste.
- To serve, crumble the block of feta cheese, add Greek dressing, and toss to combine.
- To store, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days (for dressed salad) or 5 days (for non-dressed salad).
Recipe Notes
- Add salt sparingly (if at all) – You may not need to add any salt to the Greek dressing since the chickpeas, olives, and feta have high enough sodium content to flavor this salad.
- To make ahead, chop all chickpea salad components and mix the Greek dressing up to 2 days in advance. Store salad ingredients separate from the dressing.
- Dress the chickpea salad just before serving for optimal freshness.
Becky says
This is a wonderful delicious recipe 😀
Traci says
Yay! Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how much you like it! Enjoy! xoxo
Marcia Wrangham says
I’ve made chickpea salad for years, but this is a new spin and takes it to a whole new level! I simplied it for a quick side dish…. Added a good sprinkling of Greek seasoning and used bottled Greek dressing. I could make a meal of just this salad!
Traci says
Woohooo!! I'm so glad you went for it! Nice shortcut too! Thank you so much for taking time to leave a review. Enjoy!!
Ana says
Would this recipe be okay for someone with Diabetes?
Traci says
Hi Ana, this is a question for a healthcare provider or a registered dietitian. As far as the recipe ingredients or prep, I'm happy to help with any questions. Thank you so much!
Angie says
How many people does this delicious salad serve? Can hardly wait to make it.
Traci says
Hiya! My Greek chickpea salad yields 6 cups, so that can be 6 servings or divided into 12 servings, however you like. Enjoy!
Nan says
Made this salad for lunch per the recipe, only substituted cilantro for the parsley. It was very good and will stay in my recipe rotation! Thank-you!
Traci says
Yay! So glad you're enjoying. Yes, it's a versatile recipe, so feel free to swap as much as you like! Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated!
Larry Marquit says
Can't wait to make this! Sounds awesome!
Traci says
Yay! Greek chickpea salad is one of my favorite salads of ALL time! Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!!
Maggie says
So good!! Just finished making this easy recipe and and I love it!! I’m a very beginner cook, so I was terrified I wasn’t going to season it well but wow!! So delicious and refreshing, I’ll plan on keeping this recipe in my weekly meal plan!
Traci says
Yay Maggie! Sounds like you rocked it! I'm honored my recipe landed a spot in your meal plan. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Enjoy!
Amanda says
I don't eat tomatoes so I omitted them, but this was simply delicious and simple to throw together.
Traci says
Yay! I'm so glad you found your way to my recipe and went for it! Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂 Enjoy!!
melly says
Great recipe! Came together quickly with things I had on hand. Thank you!
Traci says
Of course!! So glad you're enjoying the recipe. It's one of my favorites! Thanks so much for letting me know! 🙂
Toni says
Packed full of flavors! This salad is seriously amazing!
The Kitchen Girl says
Aww thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying one of my favorites 🙂
Anjali says
I made this salad for lunch today and it was the perfect, easy work week lunch! It was filling, super flavorful, light and delicious!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! So glad to hear it 🙂 This salad is definitely a lunch favorite. Thanks!
Sandra says
I love everything about this salad! So flavorful, delicious and easy to make!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it and thanks for letting me know 🙂
kushigalu says
How refreshing and delicious is this chickpea salad. Love the combination of flavors. Thanks for sharing.
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Sharon says
Yummy! This salad was perfect for meal prep. I enjoyed it for lunches - it packed up really well and the flavor was 2 thumbs up.
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome! Thanks so much and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Chickpea salad does make the best lunch 🙂
JB says
Whoah, new favorite way to eat chickpeas. This salad is easy, delicious, and you're right, it crushes Mediterranean food cravings! Restaurant quality with 5 stars. Thanks KG!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yeahhh! I'm so glad you love this one as much as I do 🙂 Thank youuu!