What should I serve Greek chickpea salad with?

We love this Greek chickpea salad alongside a grilled protein. For non-vegans, serve with grilled chicken or fish. For vegans, try this grilled tofu ! It's also great with these cauliflower steaks or with a simple sandwich or soup (like this creamy cauliflower soup ).

How long does this Greek chickpea salad last in the fridge?

Since this salad doesn't contain any lettuce, it will last up to 5 days in a sealed container. You may want to add the cheese in just before serving.

Greek Chickpea Salad (10 minute recipe)

Name: Greek Chickpea Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups diced cucumber; 1 1/2 cups diced bell pepper; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (can also use castelvetrano or another variety); Optional: 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (regular or vegan); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Juice from 1/2 of a lemon (~1 tablespoon); 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Description

This Greek Chickpea Salad is ready in 10 minutes for the perfect easy lunch or light dinner! It's packed with crunchy vegetables, olives, feta, chickpeas and a zesty homemade Greek dressing. This is the perfect filling and healthy salad to add to your meal prep rotation.

Ingredients

Salad:

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber
1 1/2 cups diced bell pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved (can also use castelvetrano or another variety)
Optional: 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (regular or vegan)

Greek dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon (~1 tablespoon)
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Add to a mixing bowl with cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and olives.
Whisk together all ingredients for Greek dressing.
Toss salad in dressing and top with feta. Enjoy!

Notes

Make an extra batch or two of dressing and store in a glass jar in the fridge for a marinade for proteins or to use for a quick lunch!

Storage: You can store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Feta cheese: Use your favorite feta cheese in this salad. Or, if you're vegan, there are now several vegan feta alternatives on the market that work well in this Greek chickpea salad!

Other add-ins: Feel free to add any of the following: celery, red onion, avocado, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and/or pepperoncini peppers.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Salads
Method: No cook
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Bowl
Calories: 329
Sugar: 5.5 g
Sodium: 774.7 mg
Fat: 22.3 g
Carbohydrates: 25.8 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Protein: 9.7 g