Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Bowl

A fresh and protein-packed lunch bowl featuring chickpeas, crisp vegetables, feta cheese, and a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is light, healthy, and satisfying – perfect for a quick workday lunch or meal prep for the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 30 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 large cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Method
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and parsley on top before serving.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for meal prep.
Notes
You can add cooked quinoa or couscous for extra bulk.
For a vegan version, omit the feta or replace it with a dairy-free alternative.
This salad is perfect served on its own or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
For a vegan version, omit the feta or replace it with a dairy-free alternative.
This salad is perfect served on its own or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
