This Mediterranean chickpea salad is a must-have for your meal rotation—bright, flavourful, and so easy to make! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp veggies, creamy feta, and a tangy lemon dressing, it’s the ultimate light lunch, versatile side dish, or meal-prep go-to. The best part? It’s ready in just 10 minutes, no cooking required!
Chickpea Salad Ingredients
This Mediterranean chickpea salad is all about simple, wholesome ingredients that deliver big flavour:
- Chickpeas: Hearty and satisfying, they’re the backbone of this salad.
- Crunchy Veggies: Cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion for freshness and texture.
- Feta Cheese: Salty, creamy, and classic.
- Fresh Parsley: For that herby brightness.
- Olive Oil + Lemon Juice: A light and tangy dressing you can whisk up in seconds.
- Cumin: Adds a warm, subtle spice that ties it all together.
Optional: Thinly sliced radish for a little extra crunch and a pop of color!
How to Make Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean chickpea salad comes together so quickly, you’ll wonder why you haven’t been making it all along. Here’s how it’s done:
- Toss & Combine: In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas with cumin for a touch of flavour. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Dress & Finish: Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss it all together.
- Top & Serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta on top and garnish with radish slices if you like. That’s it—ready to serve in minutes!
Find the exact measurements in the recipe card below.
5 Reasons to Love This Salad
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 10 minutes—perfect for busy days.
- Healthy and Nourishing: Low in calories and packed with protein, fibre, and fresh vegetables to keep you full and energised.
- Versatile: Works as a light main dish, side salad, or an easy meal-prep option.
- Flavourful: Bursting with bright, zesty, and Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
- No Cooking Required: Ideal for meal prep, home office lunches, or when you need a fast and satisfying meal.
If you’re looking for more quick and easy chickpeas salad recipes, I recommend this Easy Chickpea Salad with Tomatoes, Herbs and Ginger Vinaigrette or this Crispy Chickpea Tomato Salad.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad FAQs
Yes! Prep everything and keep it in the fridge. Toss with the dressing just before serving for the best texture and flavour.
Try crumbled goat cheese, or omit it for a vegan option.
Stored in an airtight container, it stays fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: A Fresh, Flavourful, and Quick Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 x 400 g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cucumber, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 6 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon, or more to taste
- Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- Thinly sliced radish for garnish (optional)
Method
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In a large salad bowl, mix the chickpeas with cumin. Add the cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.
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Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss until combined.
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Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top and garnish with radish slices if you like.
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Enjoy this fresh and nutritious salad!
Notes
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