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15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

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Chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives marinated in a zippy lemon dressing with fresh herbs and feta. This quick, no-fuss salad is the perfect light, healthy, plant-powered meal or snack!15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad | dishingouthealth.comAllow me to introduce you to your new favorite weekday lunch/weekend side dish/happy hour snack/everything in between. This is the easiesssst salad ever that comes together in only 15 MINUTES! I can literally do nothing that quickly in the kitchen except probably spill or break something.

It’s wonderfully light, fresh and oh-so flavaaaful. Not to mention super versatile. You can enjoy it as a meal or snack on its own, stuff it in a wrap or pita, top your turkey burger with it (ahem, it’s delicious) or just scoop it up with tortilla chips. I’d recommend all of the above.15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad | dishingouthealth.comThis salad basically encapsulates the theme of my meals this week: QUICK & EASY. It’s been of those weeks where I feel like a cartoon character with my head spinning around in circles trying to get a million things done. I’m also (conveniently) coming down with some sort of head cold that is realllly trying to slow me down. I’ll see how long my current remedies of extra coffee, extra green juice and a few chugs of DayQuil will last.

I can’t fathom why Adam calls me stubborn.15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad | dishingouthealth.comSo basically this salad is a bowl of marinated chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and herbs swimming in a briny mixture that tastes so crisp and delicious I just want to swim in it. The candid combination of fresh herbs, vibrant lemon and fragrant garlic brings LIFE to this salad in such a simple, unembellished way. There’s just enough dressing to marry all of the ingredients, while still leaving the taste of each vegetable uncompromised.

This salad is also extremely customizable. You can choose to substitute or add any other ingredient you like; red onion, bell pepper, artichokes, other varieties of olives — whatever you have on hand! It’s also delicious with a hearty, chewy grain such as farro or barley mixed in. 15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad | dishingouthealth.comJust give me a spoon please and thank youuuu.

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15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
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Recipe type: Salad
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Serves: 4 servings
 
This quick, no-fuss salad is the the perfect light, healthy, plant-powered meal or snack. Gluten free, high in fiber and kid-friendly!
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed and loose shells removed)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cucumber, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup herbed feta (or plain)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine everything in a large bowl, toss to combine, SERVE!
Notes
I found the salad tastes best after it has marinated in the refrigerator for a few hours, so I would recommend making it in advance, but your call!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼th of recipe Calories: 196 Fat: 11 gm Saturated fat: 1.5 gm Carbohydrates: 22 gm Sugar: 5 gm Sodium: 280 mg Fiber: 5 gm Protein: 7 gm Cholesterol: 5 mg

If you like this recipe, be sure to check out some of my other favorite salads and sides!

Chopped Greek Pasta Salad

Thai Butternut Quinoa Salad

Turmeric Roasted Chickpea and Quinoa Salad

15 Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad; an easy, no-fuss salad that is light, healthy and plant-powered. Also gluten free and kid-friendly! | dishingouthealth.com

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  2. Carlotta

    Going to be making this salad in a few minutes, but wanted to thank you for giving the nutrition facts as well as the recipe. I appreciate it.

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  4. Laura

    First, I hope the Day Quill won the battle and that you aren’t feeling too crummy! Second I LOVE the way you describe this recipe! Serious food poetry. This dish looks incredible and has all my favorite ingredients and flavors!

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    • dishingouthealth

      Thank you, Melanie! YES, couldn’t agree more — so ideal for weekday lunches and meal prep. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂

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