Italian Chickpea Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Chickpea Salad is a delightful way to enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this no-cook recipe is a perfect balance of texture and taste. Fresh parsley and a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic bring everything together in one vibrant dish. Serve it as a light lunch, a hearty side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite. This Italian Chickpea Salad is not only quick and easy but also gluten-free, vegetarian, and loaded with nutrients!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the mixing bowl with the chickpeas.

Step 3

Slice the kalamata olives in half and chop the fresh parsley. Add them to the bowl along with crumbled feta cheese.

Step 4

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well mixed.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1185.4 grams (1185.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1381

Total Fat 95.90g	123%
Saturated Fat 20.90g	105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.50g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 4886mg	212%
Total Carbohydrate 102.70g	37%
Dietary Fiber 30.10g	108%
Total Sugars 22.60g
Protein 34.70g	69%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 739mg	57%
Iron 11mg	62%
Potassium 1764mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 29.1%