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    Home » Gluten-Free

    Greek Chickpea Salad

    April 22, 2021 by Agnieszka 7 Comments

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    Greek Chickpea Salad is a perfect meatless summer dinner or side. It’s made with canned chickpeas, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onions, crunchy cucumbers and peppers, feta cheese and kalamata olives.

    a white bowl with Greek chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, chickpeas and red onion on a white kitchen towel on a light background

    Have you ever ordered a Greek salad at a restaurant and been disappointed when presented with a ton of iceberg lettuce, large rings of red onions, 2 pale tasteless tomato slices and a massive feta cheese crumble? Oh, and the weirdly brown Greek dressing in a small black plastic container on the side. Let’s not forget the dressing!

    Well, this salad is NONE of these things. It is filled with colorful crunchy vegetables, creamy chickpeas, briny olives and feta, and dressed with THE BEST garlicky, lemony homemade Greek dressing.

    WHAT’S IN AN AUTHENTIC GREEK SALAD?

    If you’ve ever been to Greece or eaten in a good Greek restaurant, you’ll know that the authentic Greek salad does not come with any greens at all. Instead, it’s typically made with super flavorful fresh tomatoes and cucumbers that ripened in the wonderful Mediterranean warm sun, sweet and spicy red onion and a block of feta cheese in the middle, sometimes sliced thickly.

    While this recipe is different from the authentic Greek salad, it is definitely inspired by the flavors and textures of the classic. For the best tasting vegetables, I used bright and red cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers (sometimes called Persian cucumbers) and yellow bell peppers. To make this salad a balanced meal that can be served on its own, I decided to add canned chickpeas – an excellent source of plant-based protein and fiber.

    WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

    cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, feta cheese, chickpeas, yellow bell peppers, chopped red onions, parsley and dressing on light gray background in white and glass bowls with captions

    Canned Chickpeas: ready to use and inexpensive, they add substance and nutritional value to this salad.

    Cherry Tomatoes: pick red and juicy tomatoes for best flavor. There are many varieties of delicious small tomatoes. Use whatever you have access to!

    Mini Cucumbers: they have less water and more flavor than large cucumbers.

    Yellow Bell Pepper: to add color and crunch to the salad.

    Red Onion: a Greek salad staple!

    Kalamata Olives: dark purple, meaty and smooth, these are the best olives ever. Make sure they’re pitted!

    Feta Cheese: I buy a block of feta and cube it small but you can also use already cubed feta in brine or the crumbled kind, if you prefer.

    Parsley Leaves: to add an extra layer of herby, bright flavor. Use flat leaf or curly parsley.

    Homemade Greek Dressing: try my recipe for creamy homemade Greek dressing. It is made with olive oil, red or white wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt and pepper. It is easy and delicious, and SO MUCH BETTER than the store bought bottled dressing.

    HOW TO MAKE GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

    Step 1: Chop all the vegetables, parsley, olives and feta and place in a large mixing bowl

    A large white bowl with Greek chickpea salad before mixing the ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, parsley, yellow bell peppers and red onions on light gray background

    Step 2: Pour in the dressing. Start with about ⅓ cup, stir gently until the veggies are coated. If you like lots of dressing, add more and mix, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it’s dressed to your liking.

    a glass mason jar with thick Greek salad dressing on light gray background

    Step 3: Serve and enjoy!

    a closeup of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, yellow peppers, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives and parsley, dressed

    SERVING & STORAGE TIPS

    This salad is quite versatile. Serve it on its own in bowls, perhaps with crusty bread, if that’s your thing. You can also serve this salad on a bed of lettuce or other greens for a big crunchy summer dinner salad. If you want to make it into a side, it will go perfectly with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp.

    a white bowl with Greek chickpea salad on a bed of lettuce on a wooden round board and a fork sticking out of the bowl

    You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. If making ahead, place all the ingredients in a bowl but don’t dress it until right before serving for the freshest, best tasting, crunchiest salad.

    IS THIS SALAD GOOD FOR MEAL PREP?

    Yes! My favorite way to meal prep this salad is to layer it in mason jars. Start by placing 1-2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of each jar. Then add the chickpeas and layer the rest of the vegetables until you fill the whole jar. To serve, dump the contents of the jar into a bowl, stir together to dress and enjoy!

    MORE PREP TIPS & SUBSTITUTIONS

    • If you don’t like chickpeas, you can swap them for white cannellini beans or cooked chopped up chicken.
    • Mini cucumbers can be replaced with European cucumber, sliced and quartered.
    • If you don’t have cherry tomatoes, they can be swapped for regular chopped tomatoes.
    • Yellow bell pepper looks best in contrast with red tomatoes and green cucumbers but use whatever bell pepper you have on hand.
    • For a spicy kick, add some chopped pepperoncini from a jar.
    • If you like fresh herbs in salads, you will love parsley in it but feel free to add other fresh herbs: dill, mint and oregano will all work well.

    If you try this Greek Chickpea Salad, be sure to leave me a comment and give this recipe a rating. I would love to hear from you and see how it turned out for you! You can also share and tag me on Instagram!

    No time to make it now? Just pin it now and save the recipe for later!

    a closeup of Greek chickpea salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, feta cheese and a caption on top with the title "Greek Chickpea Salad"

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    Greek Chickpea Salad


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    • Author: Agnieszka
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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    Greek Salad with Chickpeas is a perfect meatless summer dinner or side.


    Ingredients

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    1 15-oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
    2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
    2 mini cucumbers, sliced
    ¼ cup chopped red onions
    6 oz feta cheese, crumbled or cubed small
    ¾ cup kalamata olives, halved
    ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves
    ⅓ cup homemade Greek salad dressing


    Instructions

    1. Start by making the dressing. Full recipe and instructions for Homemade Greek Dressing are in this blog post.
    2. Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl, pour over the dressing and stir gently until all the vegetables are coated.

    Notes

    If you’re making this salad ahead, don’t dress it until right before serving for best results.

    Make sure to rinse the chickpeas in cold water and drain them well before adding to the salad. This step will get rid of any extra starch and salt from the can.

    If you want, you can add more fresh herbs to the salad, such as dill, mint or oregano.

    I prefer using cubed feta cheese in this salad because the crumbled kind tends to disintegrate and the salad looks a little less bright but it’s totally up to you.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Cuisine: Greek

    Keywords: Greek salad, chickpea salad, chickpeas

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    1. Cathleen

      May 19, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      Okay, wow I need this salad in my life! I always have chickpeas on hand, so I know I would be all over this. Bookmarked to make this weekend! Thanks so much for the recipe 🙂

      ★★★★★

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    2. Jeri

      May 19, 2021 at 11:21 pm

      This salad was delicious! Greek salad is one of my favorites, and the dressing was so fresh! Love the chickpeas too!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Jessie

      May 20, 2021 at 12:16 am

      Yum!! This salad looks amazing I will be making this all summer long!

      ★★★★★

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    4. SHANIKA

      May 20, 2021 at 1:01 am

      This chickpea salad looks incredible! I'm loving that creamy dressing and this entire recipe!

      ★★★★★

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    5. Kay

      May 20, 2021 at 2:45 am

      I love Greek salad and the chickpeas work wonderful in this recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    6. Beth

      May 20, 2021 at 5:16 am

      This is such a delicious salad! My hubby and I love this! So tasty and so many flavors!

      ★★★★★

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