• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Kathleen's Cravings
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
    • Recipe Index
    • All Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizer and Snack Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Grilling Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Meatless Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dish Recipes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • How To
  • Welcome!
    • Welcome!
    • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Single Serve
  • Spring Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Work With Me
  • Fave Tools
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Single Serve
    • Spring Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • About
    • Work With Me
    • Fave Tools
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Easy Greek Chickpea Salad

    Published: Aug 26, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    This Easy Greek Chickpea Salad recipe is an easy, vegan-friendly, side dish that uses simple and healthy ingredients. It is a great make-ahead option and no cooking required!

    Greek Chickpea salad ingredients in bowl with text

    I love to have this chickpea salad with l lunch or dinner! For a full vegetarian-friendly meal, try serving it with a veggie or bean burger. I also love serving alongside these Crispy Quinoa Patties.

    If you have. some meat eaters, it's also great alongside almost any protein like Grilled Shrimp Kabobs, Air Fryer BBQ Chicken, and Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐Why I Love It:
    • 🥘Ingredients Needed:
    • 🔪Step by Step Instructions:
    • 💭Recipe Tips:
    • 👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs:
    • 🥗Related Side Dish Recipes
    • Recipe
    • Reviews

    ⭐Why I Love It:

    • No Cooking - Just chop up the vegetables and mix it all. together.
    • Simple Ingredients - I love that this uses easy-to-find ingredients and you can easily make substitutions.
    • Fresh and Healthy - The chickpeas add fiber and protein to this veggies packed recipe.

    🥘Ingredients Needed:

    • Canned Chickpeas - also called Garbanzo beans. You'll rinse and drain these well! Also try this Chickpea Tikka Masala, Spicy Tomato Chickpeas with Quinoa, or Chickpea & Quinoa Mason Jar Salads.
    • Cherry Tomatoes - you can also swap in grape tomatoes or seed and dice up regular Roma tomatoes
    • Bell Pepper - I prefer to use red, yellow, or orange peppers but use any color you like!
    • Cucumber
    • Red Onion - if you don't like the bite of raw onion, you can omit.
    • Chopped Fresh Parsley - You can swap in or add other fresh herbs too. I also love oregano or dill
    • Easy Greek Salad Dressing - Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Dried Oregano, Salt and Pepper. You can also use a store-bought bottled salad dressing.
    • Other Optional Mix-In Ideas - Cooked Quinoa, Crumbled or Cubed Feta Cheese.

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    🔪Step by Step Instructions:

    Only 10 minutes of prep time for this fresh and healthy chickpea salad!

    chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and parsley in a large bowl.

    Photo 1 - In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients together. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the salad ingredients. Toss the dressing with the salad and allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving

    Greek Chickpea Salad in bowl with spoon.

    Photo 2 - Serve cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    💭Recipe Tips:

    • Chop Veggies into Similar Sizes - I like to chop up the cucumber and pepper into similarly sized pieces so the sales is easier to get it all in one bite.
    • Rinse and Drain Chickpeas - It's important to rinse and well drain canned chickpeas before using.
    • Store-Bought Salad Dressing - If I'm in a pinch, I love making this Greek Chickpea Salad with a store-bought Greek or Balsamic Dressing.

    👩‍🍳Recipe FAQs:

    Are chickpea carbs or protein?

    Chickpeas are a very popular plant-based pantry staple! They provide both carbs for energy and protein as well.

    What is the healthiest ways to eat chickpeas?

    Chickpeas are a healthy pantry staple that are also super versatile! I love adding chickpeas to salads, simmering in sauces (like this Chickpea Tikka Masala), or blending into a creamy hummus.

    Greek Chickpea salad in meal prep containers

    🥗Related Side Dish Recipes

    • Roasted Brussels sprouts with pancetta
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
    • side of roasted butternut squash made in the air fryer
      Air Fryer Butternut Squash
    • Greek yogurt flatbread with tomatoes and cucumbers
      Easy Greek Yogurt Flatbread
    • close up of baked sweet potato with butter
      Air Fryer Whole Sweet Potato

    Like this recipe? Sign up for my e-mail list so you get a weekly e-mail with new recipes from the week as well as occasional ‘bonus’ content not found on the blog! AND receive a copy of my FREE MINI EBOOK! E-mail list sign up!

    Those ads on the page? A portion of all ad revenue is being donated to Warrior Dog Rescue. A MN-based dog rescue that I foster and volunteer with.

    Print

    Recipe

    Greek Chickpea Salad

    Greek Chickpea Salad is a perfect vegan side dish. No cooking, healthy, clean ingredients and keeps well in the fridge. Add this recipe to your meal prep rotation!
    Print Recipe

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    5 from 1 review

    Greek Chickpea Salad is a perfect vegan side dish. No cooking, healthy, clean ingredients and keeps well in the fridge. Add this recipe to your meal prep rotation!

    • Author: Kathleen
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 8 servings
    • Category: Meatless Monday, Sides
    • Method: No Cook
    • Cuisine: Greek

    Ingredients

    Chickpea Salad

    • 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (rinsed and drained)
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
    • 1 small-medium red onion (small diced)
    • 1 bell pepper (small diced)
    • 1 large cucumber (small diced)
    • ½ cup chopped parsley
    • crumbled feta, cooked quinoa, chopped olives (optional add-ins)

    Greek Dressing

    • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (see note)
    • 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (see note)
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions

    1. Mix Veggies and Chickpeas - In a large bowl, mix all salad ingredients together. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the salad ingredients.
    2. Dressing -Toss the dressing with the salad and allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving.
    3. Serve - Serve cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    The dressing is equal parts olive oil and red wine vinegar. So depending on how big you make the salad, you can adjust up or down. I usually find 2-3 tablespoons of each is a good amount.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛ of recipe
    • Calories: 151
    • Sugar: 2.6 g
    • Sodium: 317.3 mg
    • Fat: 5.9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
    • Fiber: 6.2 g
    • Protein: 6.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @KathleensCravings on Instagram

    Share this:

    • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
    • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
    • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X

    More Easy Salad Recipes

    • Greek yogurt ranch dressing on a veggie board.
      Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
    • Fall Harvest Salad (Apple Cider Vinaigrette)
    • maple balsamic salad dressing with rosemary and thyme.
      Maple Balsamic Dressing
    • buffalo chicken bowl with rice, lettuce, and veggies
      Buffalo Chicken Bowl

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    1. Katie says

      April 02, 2023 at 3:10 pm

      This is one of my go-to healthy side dishes or even light lunches!

      Reply
    2. Amanda says

      January 20, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Made this recipe two weeks in a row. Such a great fresh, healthy side dish! I cooked some chicken to go with it for meal prep’s last week. perfect!

      Reply
      • Kathleen says

        January 20, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Yay! Comments like this make my day. Adding chicken on the side is a fab idea!

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi! I'm Kathleen and welcome! My favorite place to be has always been in the kitchen and I love creating recipes that are easy and approachable. Simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions!

    More about me →

    Single Serve Recipes

    • Single serve banana bread in a ramekin.
      Single Serve Banana Bread (1 Banana)
    • Single serve chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting and sprinkles.
      Single Serve Chocolate Cupcake (Makes Two)
    • Single serve oatmeal chocolate chip cookie split in half.
      Single Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Single serve sugar cookie on a plate with sprinkles.
      Single Serve Sugar Cookie (Small Batch)

    Spring Recipes

    • carrot cake for dogs with fresh grated carrots
      Carrot Cake for Dogs (Pupcakes)
    • Cut Easter egg cookie bars
      Easter Mini Egg Blondies (One Bowl, No Mixer)
    • Two lemon cookies on a plate with a fresh lemon in background.
      Single Serve Lemon Cookie (Small Batch)
    • Lemon blueberry breakfast cake cut into slices.
      Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake
    • Mini cheesecakes topped with raspberries on a plate
      Small Batch Mini Cheesecakes
    • oven roasted brown sugar carrots on a sheet pan
      Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Carrots (Oven Roasted)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • About Me
    • Work With Me

    Copyright © 2025 KATHLEEN'S CRAVINGS ON THE SEASONED PRO THEME

     

    Loading Comments...