Easy Fresh No-Cook Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A quick, healthy, and no-cook Mediterranean chickpea salad featuring fresh veggies, herbs, and a tangy dressing. Ready in under 15 minutes, perfect for light meals or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, diced (about ½-inch cubes)
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- ½ cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (flat-leaf)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water until water runs clear. Let drain well for 2-3 minutes.
- Dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces (about ½-inch cubes). Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and parsley. Mince the garlic clove.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and parsley. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all ingredients. Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Rinse chickpeas well to remove canned taste and improve texture. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Let salad rest 10-15 minutes before serving to meld flavors. Adjust garlic amount to taste. For creamier texture, add tahini or crumbled feta before serving. Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days; stir and freshen with lemon juice or olive oil before serving leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250 g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
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