This light and refreshing Chickpea Salad is packed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.

This Healthy Chickpea Salad is packed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.

 

Are you ready for a refreshing salad recipe? I have always loved a good salad, but I especially love the less traditional salads that don’t just feature your run of the mill vegetables. This dish requires no cooking and very little prep work. It is a protein-packed salad thanks to the chickpeas, which helps keep you full longer!

This salad stores well, making it a great meal prep option. It also serves as a perfect side for my favorite Greek Salmon. No matter how you enjoy this easy cucumber salad, I know you will love it as much as I do!

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas: the star of the show! If you want to mix things up, this dish will also work with Cannellini beans or edamame.
  • Vegetables: chopped cucumbers and tomatoes
  • Olives: I used green olives, but black or Kalamata olives are excellent options.
  • Feta: I recommend a good quality feta for this recipe.
  • Dressing: the dressing for this dish includes olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning.

How to Make Chickpea Salad

  • In a jar with a screw top, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Shake until the ingredients are combined.
  • Add the cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, olives, and feta in a bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Meal Prep Tips

Traditional lettuce-based salads can be difficult to meal prep without special equipment like a vacuum sealer. Chopped greens mixed with other vegetables, such as tomatoes can make for a soggy dish later. However, this chickpea salad is ideal for meal prep! 

  • Simply prepare your salad and dressing separately, pouring over the dressing when you’re ready to eat.
  • The salad should last 3 days in the refrigerator if stored with care. Alternatively, you can prepare it completely in advance and keep it chilled.
This Healthy Chickpea Salad is packed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Other Vegetarian Dishes

You may be a vegetarian or just seeking new and creative meat-free options. It can be tricky to find filling meat-free meals sometimes, but I’ve got you covered. One of my favorite recipes is this Grilled Hummus Zucchini Wrap. A tortilla (gluten-free, regular, or low carb all work well) is stuffed with flavorful grilled zucchini, tomatoes, kale, and other vegetables. And spread with creamy, tangy hummus. It is truly perfect! Some other ideas include:

    This Healthy Chickpea Salad is packed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.

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    Prep: 10 minutes
    Total: 10 minutes
    Yield: 6
    Author: Annie Holmes
    This Healthy Chickpea Salad is packed with chopped cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, feta and tossed in a simple lemon vinaigrette.
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
    • 1 15 ounce chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
    • 2 tablespoons olives, sliced
    • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
    • 1/8 cup olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • 1 clove of garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Equipment

    Instructions
     

    • In a jar with a screw top combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Italian seasoning. Shake until the ingredients are combined.
    • Add the cucumber, chickpeas, tomatoes, olives and feta in a bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Notes

    See post for meal prep and storage recommendations.
    Serving: 0.75 cup, Calories: 72kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.5g, Protein: 3.9g, Fat: 1.6g, Sodium: 212mg, Fiber: 3.6g, Sugar: 1.1g
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