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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette: The Best Summer Dish

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A refreshing Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is the perfect summer dish that bursts with vibrant flavors and colors. This no-cook salad combines protein-rich chickpeas with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch.

  • Total Time: 21 minute
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely diced
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free feta)
  • Fresh parsley and mint leaves
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey (substitute with maple syrup for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water; pat dry.
  2. Dice the cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and olives.
  3. Finely chop the fresh parsley and mint.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  5. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, vegetables, olives, and herbs. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.
  6. Fold in crumbled feta cheese before serving; garnish with extra herbs if desired.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Use seasonal vegetables for variety. Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors. Add nuts like almonds or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.