Looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that checks all the boxes? Say hello to the easy chickpea salad!
Packed with protein, fresh veggies, and zesty flavors, this recipe is a total winner for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a light lunch.
The best part? It comes together in no time and doesn’t require fancy ingredients—just a handful of staples you probably already have in your kitchen.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen newbie, this salad is simple to whip up and absolutely satisfying.
Ingredients
Salad:
• 30 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 pint red grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, toss together chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, basil, and mint.
For the dressing, pour honey into a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Microwave 10-15 seconds to liquify honey. Whisk in olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour dressing over chickpea salad. Toss to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
