Chickpea Salad Recipe
This Chickpea Salad is quick, easy and full of fresh flavors and crunchy texture. Made in one bowl with a simple lemon olive oil dressing, it all comes together in about 20 minutes!
How to Make the Best Chickpea Salad
This chickpea salad is the perfect light and refreshing meal for warm days or anytime you’re craving something healthy and satisfying. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, every bite delivers a wonderful combination of textures and flavors.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity. With a bright lemon olive oil dressing and fresh herbs like parsley and mint, you don’t need complicated ingredients to create something truly delicious. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and comes together in just 20 minutes—making it ideal for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Whether you serve it as a main dish, a side salad, or pack it for lunch, this chickpea salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion. Feel free to customize it with your favorite add-ins like feta cheese, olives, or sun-dried tomatoes for even more Mediterranean flair.
Chickpea Salad
This Chickpea Salad is quick, easy and full of fresh flavors and crunchy texture. Made in one bowl with a simple lemon olive oil dressing, it all comes together in about 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add drained chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint. Cut the avocado into chunks (do this after everything else is prepped to prevent it from turning brown).
- Pour lemon juice and olive oil over the top. Add salt and pepper. Mix and serve.
Notes
- Cut the avocado last to prevent browning.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For extra protein, add crumbled feta cheese or grilled chicken.
